Fibre Optics Engineer (m/w/d)
Core
Own high-power fibre optic subsystems for Cerberus, an ultra-deep laser drilling system, optimizing laser transmission for downhole assembly.
Role type
Senior IC fibre optics engineer (high-power photonics)
Builds
High-power fibre laser drilling hardware prototypes for deep mining
Domain
Deep-tech mining / High-power photonics
Required skills
High-power fibre optics (CW, 100 W+), free-space optical components, hollow-core/photonic crystal fibres, laser coupling, Zemax/FEM simulations, fibre metrology
Preferred skills
Non-linear effect mitigation, fibre coatings/materials knowledge, splicing, clean room experience, fibre cabling, fibre arrays, endcap knowledge
Technologies
Zemax, FEM, high-power CW lasers, hollow-core fibres, photonic crystal fibres
Responsibilities
Optimize laser transmission through optical fibres for downhole assembly; Develop and verify models and fibre metrology approaches; Work hands-on in lab with high-power fibre optics and free-space components; Couple laser sources into optical fibres and optimize efficiency; Run Zemax/FEM simulations of high-power fibre propagation; Collaborate with optics, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate fibre subsystems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
