Systems Engineer Optical Systems (m/w/x)

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Our mission as ZEISS Corporate Research & Technology is to look for new applications, markets and technologies beyond the horizon of our business units. As Systems Engineer Optical Systems (m/w/x) you are responsible for technological progress in your field and building close relationships with internal stakeholders and the academic community. Based on your deep understanding of applications and technologies, you will identify opportunities and potentials for our core markets and drive development projects. Your duties Working on the technological advancement of ZEISS through screenings and evaluations of optical technologies and matching with applications in the business areas

Identification of relevant technology competencies and development of roadmaps for the planning of technology projects

Care and development of networks with external research institutes and development partners

Responsibility for the development of optical systems as a system engineer including discussion of top-level requirements and development of system concepts

Considering new technologies in defining system architectures and deriving system budgeting through work with virtual prototypes

Head of complex design projects and professional leadership of development teams

Excellent university degree in physics, mathematics or engineering (ideally with PhD)

Relevant experience in the development of optical systems and sound understanding of technical optics

Wide knowledge of modern optical components and technologies as well as routine handling of development tools such as ZEMAX, Python or Matlab

Detection of digital image processing as an adjacent area

Ideally first experience in the professional management of teams and external partners

Impressed communication and social competence as well as appreciation with good enforcement and motivation

Very good knowledge of English and German as well as readiness to occasional national and international travel