Instrument Development Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Design, prototype, and test scientific instruments integrating mechanical, optical, thermal, and electronic subsystems for high-precision sample environments.
Role type
Senior IC instrument development engineer (mechanical/optomechanical focus)
Builds
Scientific instruments, optical benches, sample positioning mechanisms, and thermal control systems
Domain
Scientific instrumentation / Optics / Precision Engineering
Required skills
Mechanical and optomechanical design, Thermal analysis and Peltier regulation, 3D parametric CAD (SolidWorks), Electronics architecture definition, System-level resource budgeting, Prototyping and testing
Preferred skills
FEM simulation, Optics or photonics knowledge, Space engineering standards (ECSS), Hands-on prototyping (CNC, soldering)
Technologies
SolidWorks, Peltier/TEC systems, Embedded computing, Lasers, Detectors
Responsibilities
Design optical bench layouts and structural enclosures, Define thermal control systems for sub-degree stability, Create electronics architecture for laser/detector integration, Develop system-level documentation and specifications, Lead prototyping and design iteration with cross-functional teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
