Development Engineer, Systems Engineering

Jenoptik is seeking a development engineer for systems engineering in Jena. Its Biophotonics strategic business unit develops photonic modules and system solutions for life sciences, medical technology and other applications.

• Define system solutions based on requirements specifications through close technical discussions with internal and external customers
• Implement system solutions in development projects for testing and transfer to series production
• Develop measuring and testing equipment and provide internal and external support for it
• Plan and carry out development work
• Act as the specialist contact for product management, manufacturing and internal development teams
• Act as the technical contact for customers and suppliers
• Define requirements for and support external development partners and suppliers
• Help further develop systems development expertise

• A completed university degree at master's, Diplom or doctoral level in engineering, physics or a comparable subject
• Several years of experience as a development engineer
• Knowledge of all aspects of developing products with optoelectronic or optomechanical functions
• Practical experience in systems engineering for complex optoelectronic or optomechanical systems
• Good skills in conceptual work, planning, organisation, time management and project management
• Programming experience with tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python or similar
• A strong focus on service and customers, combined with enjoyment of teamwork
• German and English skills suitable for negotiations at C1 level, combined with an international outlook