Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Optical Engineer, Adaptive Optics, High-Power Lasers

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Ettlingen • Germany

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Python

About the role

  • You design and implement adaptive optics systems, including wavefront sensing and correction.
  • You develop and implement real-time AO control loops with very high bandwidths.
  • You are responsible for the optical and mechatronic design of experimental setups, including alignment, commissioning, and performance evaluation.
  • You analyze experimental data and optimize system parameters.
  • You independently manage subprojects and document your results in technical reports and scientific publications in German and English.

Requirements

  • A completed university degree (Master or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field.
  • Solid knowledge in one or more of the following areas: propagation of light in atmospheric turbulence, adaptive optics and wavefront sensing, real-time control engineering and signal processing, laser physics, or optical metrology.
  • Experience in implementing high-speed control loops (e.g., FPGA-, DSP-, or GPU-based systems) is advantageous.
  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, Julia, or comparable languages).
  • Practical experience in the setup, alignment, and characterization of complex optical systems.
  • A structured and analytical working style, combined with enthusiasm for experimental research and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Benefits
  • A diverse and dynamic role at the interface between science and practice – with direct relevance to future technologies and socially relevant applications
  • Autonomy to develop your own ideas and projects
  • You will have access to exceptionally equipped laboratories
  • You will be supported by experts in their fields
  • Participation in scientific conferences and training courses is strongly encouraged, as is the publication of results in scientific journals
  • Family-friendly conditions (flexible working hours, home-office regulations in line with the requirements of the position, etc.)
  • A canteen and nearby shopping facilities
  • Good public transportation connections and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
  • The weekly working time is 39 hours.
  • This position is also available on a part-time basis.
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Hard Skills & Tools
adaptive opticswavefront sensingreal-time control engineeringsignal processinglaser physicsoptical metrologyhigh-speed control loopsFPGADSPGPU
Soft Skills
structured working styleanalytical working styleenthusiasm for experimental researchinterdisciplinary teamwork