Senior Optical Engineer

European Tech Recruit are working closely with an exciting Quantum Computing startup, based in Munich, who are looking for a talented Senior Optical Engineer to join their team.

• Design, build, and align complex free-space and fiber-based optical systems for manipulating neutral atoms.
• Optimize optical setups to hit the sweet spot between performance, tolerances, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate on custom optical components and integrated optomechanical systems.
• Create robust optomechanical assemblies with strategies for alignment, stability, and modularity.
• Automate and monitor optical subsystems to ensure smooth, continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and refine complex optical systems, developing diagnostic tools along the way.
• Document designs, alignment procedures, and tests; actively contribute to design reviews and improvement initiatives.

• Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years designing optical and optomechanical systems in research or industry.
• Hands-on experience assembling and aligning optical setups.
• Skilled with CAD tools like Zemax and SolidWorks.
• Deep understanding of lasers, modulators, high-NA systems, and preferably optical resonators or microscopy.
• Excited by moving from concept to prototype and iterating until it’s perfect.
• A genuine optical enthusiast who loves clever setups and fine-tuning systems.

If this role is of any interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

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