Development Engineer for Electro-Optical Systems and Sensors | Entwicklungsingenieur (m/w/d) für elektrooptische Systeme mit Schwerpunkt Sensoren, gerne mit Promot

Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG

Überlingen, Bodensee, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 25, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Development Engineer for Electro-Optical Systems, you will take technical responsibility for the design and advancement of complex optronic technologies. Your daily responsibilities include evaluating system requirements, conducting feasibility studies, and developing conceptual designs for advanced sensor systems. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary experts to perform detailed simulations, system integration, and metrological assessments. Beyond technical development, you will serve as a key point of contact for internal and external partners, coordinating with suppliers and identifying emerging sensor technologies within research and technology projects. This role is particularly attractive for highly specialized engineers or physicists looking to apply cutting-edge research in an industrial setting. It offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated tools like photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and quantum physics applications, making it a unique position for those passionate about high-tech innovation and complex problem-solving in an international project environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or Diploma in Experimental Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or a comparable field; a PhD (Promotion) is welcomed.

Experience

  • Professional experience in sensor technology, electronics, or optics preferred
  • Experience in the application of optical simulation methods
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory control software and programming languages
  • Initial experience working within international and interdisciplinary project teams
  • Proven track record in technical concept development and design studies

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams; strong presentation and communication skills; goal-oriented work methodology.