Project Leader – Physicist/Engineer for Ultrastable Photonic Microwaves | Project Leader – Physicist/Engineer (m/f/d) for Ultrastable Photonic Microwaves
Menlo Systems GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves leading a groundbreaking R&D project focused on ultrastable microwave technology, aiming to transform innovative concepts into marketable products. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the implementation and characterization of prototypes, coordinating collaborations with external partners, and constructing intricate laser systems encompassing free-space and fiber optics, mode-locked fiber lasers, frequency combs, vacuum components, and control electronics. This position offers the opportunity to advance existing products to higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and to innovate new functionalities, making it an attractive opportunity for a highly skilled physicist or engineer passionate about high-tech laser systems and precision measurements.
Required Skills
Education
Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Laser Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience
- Postdoctoral research experience OR 2-3 years of industrial experience in the high-tech sector
- Several years of project management experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of mode-locked lasers, optical frequency combs, ultra-stable and CW lasers, high-finesse cavities, and stabilization electronics
Languages
Additional
- Open to occasional business trips
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