(Senior) System Engineer Photonic Integrated Circuits (m/f/x)

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Welcome to ZEISS - a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate divisions are various and make a decisive contribution to the orientation strategic and sustainable success of the ZEISS Group.

Are you passionate about driving integrated photonic technologies into innovative products? Then, leverage your experience to help us unlock the immense business potential of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) – a market that is growing cycles due to the demand for AI, faster communication, and novel types of sensors. ZEISS has started a major strategic initiative to establish an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic and agile startup environment. The corporate-backed startup will benefit from ZEISS's ecosystem and its expertise in the field of photonics.

You will play a crucial role in advancing PIC technology towards business success. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential and should be complemented with a strong hands-on mentality.

Your role Designing and developing integrated photonic systems and components.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.

Identification and assessment of project risks and development of countermeasures

Conducting simulations and modeling of photonic systems to optimize performance.

Validation of integrated photonic devices.

Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to system integration.

Reporting on project progress to project management

Keeping abreast of trends and advancements in photonics technology.

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Master's degree with excellent grades in physics, electrical engineering, microsystems technology or a comparable degree

Several years of professional industrial experience in the development or manufacture of photonic integrated circuits.

Methodical Knowledge in System Engineering of complex Systems

In-depth knowledge of relevant technologies (e.g., waveguide design, lithography, etching processes, assembly and connection technology)

Excellent communication skills and teamwork

Analytical thinking and solution-oriented working methods

Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

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