R&D Laser Engineer (Laser & Spectrometer Development, Prototyping) (m/f/d)

You are at the core of our Laser R&D labs. You take ownership for developing new laser generations, for building prototypes, and for defining their scalable manufacturing routes. You design and perform suitable assembly steps from the bare chip to a fully functional spectrometer. You build our first prototypes and help scale their manufacturing.

• Development, prototyping and manufacturing of EC-QCL setups with advanced optical components.
• Responsibility for wire bonding, die bonding, glueing and soldering processes.
• Definition of SOPs for assembly, optical alignment, packaging and quality control.
• Modification of electronic components on existing driver electronics.
• Close collaboration with physicists, technicians, engineers, scientists, and developers.
• You report to the CTO and are embedded in a team with support by technical assistants.

• Technical or Master degree in Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar
• At least three to five years professional experience in a similar position in a company / startup.
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in semiconductor laser packaging, bonding, and alignment.
• Expert knowledge of important laser parameters and their characterization techniques.
• Good knowledge of semiconductor physics, optics and the electronic fundamentals of laser drivers.
• You are a hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented engineer with intrinsic motivation.
• You take ownership, communicate clearly and are willing to walk the extra mile.
• A thorough and independent work ethic, reliability, and team spirit.
• Ability to work on-site in Adlershof (no remote work) with an existing work permit for Germany.
• Proficiency in German and English.

Why us?

• Contribute to cutting-edge tech development for a truly meaningful product.
• Learn from an excellent team of experienced scientists, engineers, and software developers.
• Enjoy a start-up atmosphere with room for ideas, an open corporate culture and a diverse, international team.
• Strong coffee, refreshing drinks, healthy snacks, and sweet treats.
• A competitive salary based on your experience.