Development Engineer for Optical Inertial Sensors | Entwicklungsingenieur (m/w/d) für optische Inertialsensoren Ref.Nr.: 2025-8849

Job Summary

This role involves cutting-edge sensor technology development, focusing specifically on fiber-optic inertial sensors and their integration into complex systems. The Development Engineer will be responsible for the design and layout of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) crucial for these sensors, followed by their system integration and rigorous laboratory characterization of prototypes. A key part of the job is contributing to funded research projects and generating novel sensor concepts for inertial navigation systems. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or natural sciences, strong knowledge of optical components, and proficiency in both German and English, coupled with a structured, analytical, and process-oriented approach to development.