Project Leader – Physicist/Engineer (m/f/d) for Ultrastable Photonic Microwaves

Your job in the future market of lasers and photonics

Since its foundation, Menlo Systems GmbH has been one of the world market leaders in the field of optical precision measurement with light and lasers. Based on the Nobel Prize-winning frequency comb technology, we provide our customers worldwide with laser systems that enable applications with the highest precision and accuracy. The systems are mainly used in metrology and spectroscopy, in optical clocks, in quantum technology and quantum computers as well as in material testing and 3D printing. Our customers include leading research institutions and high-tech companies worldwide.

To strengthen the team at our headquarters in Planegg-Martinsried near Munich, we are looking for a

Project Leader – Physicist/Engineer (m/f/d) for Ultrastable Photonic Microwaves

Your tasks

• Lead a disruptive ultrastable microwave R&D project that aims to convert cutting-edge innovation into a product
• Participate in the implementation and characterization of a prototype
• Coordinate the cooperation with external project partners
• Build complex laser systems including free-space and fiber optics, mode-locked fiber lasers, frequency combs, vacuum components, and control electronics
• Contribute to the continuous development of current products to reach higher TRL, and conceive and realize new functionalities by exploring innovative applications

Your profile

• Ph.D. in physics, photonics, laser technology, electrical engineering, or a related field, preferably with postdoctoral research experience or 2-3 years of industrial experience in the high-tech sector
• Comprehensive knowledge of mode-locked lasers, ideally optical frequency combs, ultra-stable and CW lasers, high-finesse cavities, and stabilization electronics, combined with several years of project management experience
• Systematic and analytical way of thinking
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit
• Open to occasional business trips
• Excellent English and German language skills

We offer

• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamically growing market
• A highly motivated team with creative freedom
• Individual and practice-oriented training and opportunities for professional development
• Free Deutschlandticket or JobBike
• 30 days' vacation and regular employee events
• Flat hierarchies, an informal culture and short decision-making paths

We look forward to receiving your application!

Become part of our team and shape the future with us – we look forward to receiving your online application. To ensure smooth processing, please use our "APPLY HERE" link.

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For enquiries about this vacancy, please contact:

Anke Naumann
Director of Human Resources
Phone: +49 89 189 166 0
or by e-mail: bewerbung@menlosystems.com

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