Optical Engineer (all genders) in Adaptive Optics

What you contribute

• You have an M.Sc., M.Eng., diploma, or higher academic title in physics or electrical engineering
• You have practical experience in one or more of the following areas : light propagation in the atmosphere, adaptive optics, free-space optical communications, high-energy laser physics, optical metrology, control theory, real-time programming, embedded systems, or communications engineering. Practical experience with optics is required for this position
• You have experience with Python, LabView, C, or Julia programming languages and development environments
• You can work independently with excellent time and effort management skills

What we offer

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The employment is on a fixed-term, 3-year contract, with the possibility of extension. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Dr. Szymon Gladysz

Adaptive Optics Group Leader

Phone : +49 7243 992-120

Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB

Requisition Number : 83079                Application Deadline : 03 / 10 / 2026