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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Planopsim
- **Location:** Belgium (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Visual Systems, Zemax
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.planopsim.com/careers/applications-engineer/

## About the Role

* A Master's degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or
equivalent through experience. A strong background in optics and photonics is essential.

 * Proven experience with the modelling of optical systems, photonic components, and/or photonic integrated circuits.
 * Awareness of techniques and challenges in software development for computational physics and or numerical optimization
 * Fluent speaking and writing in English. Additional languages are considered a strong asset.
 * A self-starting personality, who enjoys working in a rapidly changing environment.
 * Hands-on experience with commercial optical software, especially PlanOpSim's MetaCell and MetaComponent, in addition to Lumerical and other photonic simulation tools like RSoft or Zemax.
 * Strong customer service aptitude with a focus on customer satisfaction.
 * Technical expertise and the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
 * Good communication and presentation skills.
 * Ability to travel up to 10% and flexibility to accommodate out of timezone videocalls are required.

## Description

As applications engineer your goal is to apply PlanOpSim's software to industrial photonics design and show our users how to do so.

Typical tasks include:

 * Technical pre-sales support: Lead technical discovery, conduct product demonstrations, and help customers define and achieve technical success criteria.
 * Customer engagement: Understand customer needs, analyse how PlanOpSim products can solve their problems, and articulate the value proposition to customers.
 * Technical solutions: Create and deploy simulation solutions within customer workflows and provide technical support and troubleshooting.
 * Product feedback and development: Collaborate with PlanOpSim R&D to translate customer requirements into new product features and help test new releases.
 * Training and services: Instruct training classes for customers and contribute to professional services projects.
 * Marketing and sales support: Support sales and marketing activities by participating in webinars, online training, and customer meetings.