Photonics Engineer - LISA Laser System

As a Photonics Engineer within the LISA Laser System team, you will be responsible for defining, selecting, and characterizing critical photonic components used in one of the most demanding laser systems ever developed for space.

You will work closely with system and optical engineers, and industrial partners across Europe to ensure that all photonic components meet the stringent performance and reliability requirements of the mission.

Your Responsibilities as Photonics Engineer for LISA Laser System at SpaceTech

Support the definition of technical requirements and specifications for photonic components within the LISA Laser System Define, select, and procure photonic devices and subsystems, including, Develop and execute characterization tests and support qualification test campaignsWork with suppliers and industrial partners to improve component performance and manufacturabilitySupport design reviews, trade-off analyses, and technical documentation activities Your Profile as Photonics Engineer for LISA Laser System at SpaceTech

MSc or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related disciplineSeveral years of hands-on experience in photonics, laser systems, fiber optics, or optoelectronicsStrong understanding of optical and photonic components and their characterization methodsExperience with laboratory measurement equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers, laser sources, power meters, photodiodes, and interferometric measurement setupsAbility to analyze experimental data and translate results into engineering recommendations, Experience with space hardware development or qualification activitiesKnowledge of reliability engineering and environmental testingFamiliarity with ESA, ECSS, or aerospace standards

The opportunity to work on one of Europe’s flagship space science missions, enabling the observation of gravitational waves from spaceChallenging and innovative engineering tasks at the forefront of photonics and space technologyProfessional development opportunities and long-term career perspectivesLiving and working in an area of natural beauty and safety offering a large variety of leisure activitiesProfit sharing, company pension scheme, flexible home office rules and many more… This position will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.