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

Job Summary

As a Development Engineer for Optical Inertial Sensors, you will play a pivotal role in the innovation and design of advanced sensor technologies. Your daily responsibilities will involve the design and layout of photonic integrated chips (PICs) specifically for inertial sensors, followed by their integration into complex sensor systems. You will be responsible for characterizing prototypes in a laboratory setting and drafting innovative sensor concepts for inertial navigation systems. Furthermore, you will actively contribute to funded research projects, collaborating within a technical team to push the boundaries of current sensor capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in engineering or natural sciences, with specialized knowledge in optical components, interferometry, or quantum optics. This position is particularly attractive for professionals looking to work at the intersection of research and industrial application, offering a permanent role in a highly specialized field of photonics and navigation technology.