System Engineer for Laser Systems | Systemingenieur (m/w/d) für Lasersysteme

Ingenieurbüro Heimann Gunnar Heimann

Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 6, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers the opportunity to join HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH in Oberkochen, contributing to the future of aerospace and defense by specializing in laser systems. The System Engineer is responsible for the full development lifecycle of multifunctional laser systems and laser sources, which are deployed in land, sea, and airborne military and civilian platforms. Day-to-day tasks involve creating technical concepts, designing, testing, and verifying laser sources in a laboratory setting, and coordinating diverse technical disciplines including mechanics, optics, electronics, and software. A critical component of the role is technology scouting and evaluation for new, innovative laser products. Candidates must possess a technical degree (Physics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering), long-term professional experience in developing laser systems, and expert knowledge of various laser technologies (solid-state, fiber, diode) and non-linear optics. Fluency in both German and English is required for effective cross-functional and international collaboration.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical degree in Physics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Long-term experience in the development of laser systems
  • Experience in applying problem-solving methods
  • Experience with requirements analysis
  • Experience as a Project Leader and in leading project teams (Preferred)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Description of work packages and Statement of Work (SOW) for external partners; Self-reliant working style; Coordination and integration capability; Assertiveness.