Senior Laser Control Specialist (w/m/d)

Scantinel is a world-leading FMCW LiDAR start-up company, headquartered in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Incubated in the global optics leader Carl Zeiss AG in 2016, Scantinel spun off as an independent company in 2019 backed by ZEISS Ventures, Scania Growth Capital and PhotonDelta. In January 2026, Scantinel became a subsidiary of MicroVision, Inc. We are building best-in-class FMCW LiDAR technology for future mobility applications. FMCW LiDAR systems will help create unparalleled safety level in automotive, mobility, trucking, and for industrial application.

Responsibilities

• Development of integrated laser system for coherent lidar together with system engineering and photonic team
• Development of integrated laser control system
• Modelling and Simulation of integrated swept laser source
• Testing and experimental verification of integrated laser system and control system
• Development of the requirements and specifications for electronic systems and components of swept laser source
• Lead engineer for swept source laser system
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary development teams

Qualifications

• Master, PhD or a similar scientific background in Physics (preferably semiconductor, solid-state physics) or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in development narrow linewidth laser control system and its testing; photonic experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge in control theory
• Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to operate in international multi-culture team
• Ability to provide concise technical reports
• Fluent in Matlab, Simulink, Python or similar tool
• Fluent English, German is a plus