Optical System Engineer - SATCOM (f/m/x)

• Design, develop, and integrate optical systems for satellite communications, including optical amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, and fiber optics for SATCOM products.
• Perform testing and validation of optical products, both in-house and at external sites
• Create and maintain accurate documentation and technical reports, including design specifications, test procedures, and results
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in optical engineering to inform development processes and approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to support product development
• Pre-sales technical consultancy to our customers on product features and updates to enhance their experience on WORK Microwave products

• Proven work experience as optical engineer in design, development of optical systems
• Strong knowledge of optical communication principles and technologies, such as fiber optics, photonic components, modulations
• Familiarity with telescope, beacon, link budget calculations, quantum technology
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Excellent communication skills in English and/or German, customer oriented attitude
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in optical engineer, physics or related filed
• Basics in programming using python is beneficial
• Beginner experience in using tools like oscilloscope, spectrum analyser

• You will receive a thorough and careful onboarding with us
• You will have an innovative and international working environment with modern, well-equipped workstations
• The attractive Alpine foothills, near Munich, offer very good transport connections via the highway (A8) and public transport (S-Bahn S3 and BRB)
• You benefit from flexible working hours as part of a 40-hour week with 30 vacation days
• You will receive a salary in line with your skills and previous experience
• Profit sharing, salary optimization "More net for the gross” including bike and PC leasing, Germany Ticket and a company pension scheme are part of our "WORK-Benefit-Program”
• During breaks, you can use table tennis,, darts, a Playstation and much more in our recreation room and you can also enjoy a weekly exercise break
• We participate in social projects and are also happy to support you in your social commitment with paid time off work