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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Wavefront Scientist - **Company:** Marvel Fusion GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Programming Environments, Zemax, High Performance Computing, Wavefront - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce1047ff8a068c2f ## About the Role This role is ideal for candidates who combine strong computational and analytical skills with a passion for hands-on laboratory work and enjoy translating simulation insights into real-world optical system performance., * Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Laser Engineering, Photonics, or a related field * Strong experience with wave optics, laser beam propagation, Fourier optics, and optical system modeling * Hands-on experience with experimental optical setups, laser laboratories, or beam diagnostics * Proficiency in simulation tools and programming environments such as Python, MATLAB, Zemax, BeamXpert, CODE V, VirtualLab, or similar * Understanding of optical aberrations, wavefront sensing, adaptive optics, or beam quality characterization * Ability to connect simulation results with experimental observations and practical engineering decisions * Practical experience with optical alignment, laser operation, and laboratory troubleshooting * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to technical challenges * Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams What sets you apart * Experience with high-power or ultrafast laser systems * Familiarity with deformable mirrors, adaptive optics, or phase retrieval techniques * Experience with pulse compression, nonlinear optics, or frequency conversion systems * Knowledge of GPU-based simulation methods or high-performance computing * Previous experience working in industrial R&D environments or large-scale scientific facilities ## Description * Develop and maintain wavefront propagation and beam transport simulation models for high-power laser systems * Perform numerical analyses of optical aberrations, beam quality, diffraction effects, and system tolerances * Support the design and optimization of beam transport architectures, pulse compression systems, and frequency conversion stages * Plan and execute laboratory experiments to validate simulation predictions and investigate system performance * Configure and operate optical diagnostics for wavefront characterization, beam quality measurements, and alignment verification * Correlate experimental results with simulation outcomes to improve models and guide design decisions * Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of experimental beamlines and optical subsystems * Collaborate closely with optical, laser, mechanical, and systems engineers to translate requirements into practical solutions * Document simulation methods, experimental procedures, results, and design recommendations in a structured and traceable manner * Contribute to the continuous improvement of modeling capabilities, diagnostics, and laboratory workflows Activities will initially be performed in the Greater Munich (DE) area, with occasional travel to research facilities worldwide. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [The Quantum Computing Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1145-the-quantum-computing-future) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age! 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