Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH | Germany | 79xxx Freiburg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 23.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Development Engineer for Optical Inertial Sensors (m/f/d)
LITEF products are used worldwide in a variety of applications. We offer our solutions and experiences to customers who want to measure and regulate dynamic processes (accelerations and turns), to determine or navigate the location and course of vehicles – in the country, in the air, on and under water or in space. Our special expertise lies in applications that require high accuracy, highest reliability and safety in some extreme environments. Our employees form the basis for the realization of our ambitious development and production goals. We are looking for Development Engineer (m/w/d) Reference number 2025-8849
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Development of new sensor technologies in the environment of fiber-optic inertial sensors Design and design of photonically integrated chips (PIC) for inertial sensors Integration of the PIC into the sensor system and characterization of the prototypes in the laboratory Cooperation in funded research projects Creating new sensor concepts for inertle navigation systems
You have a successfully completed engineering or natural science studies or a comparable degree Relevant professional experience in comparable activity is desirable You have well-founded knowledge of optical components and assemblies as well as ideally knowledge of optical inertial sensor systems, quantum optics and interferometry You bring good knowledge of English You are characterized by a structured, analytical and process- and solution-oriented mode of operation Own initiative and sense of responsibility as well as communication skills and team spirit complete your profile
Compensation under the collective agreements of the metal and electrical industry Baden-Württemberg Occupational pensions and pensions Variety of training and language courses Mobile Work/Homeoffice Access to public transport, parking, E-Car charging station Advice by the company doctor Business sports, cooperation Fitness Canteen
Location
 | Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH | |
| 79115 Freiburg | ||
| Germany |
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