Hensoldt | Germany | 73xxx Oberkochen | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 30.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Optics Designer (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT is driving the development of defence electronics and optronics and continuously expanding its portfolio on the basis of innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. Our products can be used in the areas of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved sales of 1.85 billion euros. After the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs about 8,500 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. For the "Smart Sensors" area, we are looking at our location in Oberkochen at the closest possible time
Within HENSOLDT Optronics, the area is responsible for the development of imaging devices for the portfolio of our stabilized platform applications (such as periscopes, pan-tilt units, gimbals, etc.). .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Design, final optical design and execution of tolerance analyses for multispectral high performance lenses – including continuous zoom optics as well as special variants such as F Theta lenses, measurement lenses, eyepieces, relay optics and laser beam expanders Development of continuous zoom optics for cooled thermal imaging devices in the middle (3–5 μm) and long-wave infrared range (8–12 μm) Development and design of multispectral zoom optics with common zoom group and implementation of achromatic multi-chip cameras using dichroic beam splitters Occasionally developing mirror systems for special product applications, including Off Axis multi-mirror systems for imaging lenses as well as for Beam Expander
Complete university studies (master or doctorate) in technical optics, physics, mathematics or comparable to a very good degree Knowledge of physical optics, in particular Fourier optics, wave-optical analysis, aberration theory, optical system design, numerics as well as optimization algorithms and light-material interaction Practical experience in optical design with CodeV or Zemax Safe handling of higher programming languages such as python or simulation environments such as MATLAB Ideally experience in optical design imaging infrared optics High team capacity, willingness to learn and enjoy interdisciplinary cooperation German and English knowledge in word and writing
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
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