Ingenieur Opto-elektronica vacatures in de provincie Zuid-Holland

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Optoelectronics Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 20922

Date Posted: 29 September 2026

Closing Date: 20 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method: Internal & External

Directorate: Technology, Engineering and Quality

Workplace:

Noordwijk, NL

Grade Band: A2 - A4

Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Optoelectronics Engineer in the Optoelectronics Section, Optics, Robotics and Life Sciences Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Optoelectronics Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the field of optoelectronic device technologies and applications.

In particular, the Optoelectronics Section deals with the specification, development and characterisation of photonic component subsystems and active optical instruments, such as detectors and lasers operating in the UV to FIR wavelength ranges, fibre-optic sensors, lidars, optical communication systems and quantum technologies.

The Section is staffed with around 25 engineers supporting all ESA projects and offers a unique opportunity to contribute on the challenges relating to optoelectronic technologies required for ESA missions, spacecraft, instruments and equipment.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies involving optical atomic clocks, optical frequency combs, lasers and integrated photonic technologies for space and related technologies and testing techniques throughout all project phases;
• participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
• identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency's technology programmes;
• defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
• fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
• laboratory activities, as required;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.

Technical competencies

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

- optical atomic clocks, including related subsystems, such as frequency combs, ultra-stable lasers, cavities, metrology and T&F distribution

- related quantum and photonics technologies, such as atom/ion trapping and cooling, photonic integrated circuits and fibre optics

Experience with laboratory and field testing of relevant technical equipment and hands-on hardware experience

Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and industrial landscape

Project support experience in a relevant domain

Experience in the coordination and preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation, such as statements of work and proposal evaluation

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook .

Education and professional experience

A master's degree in physics, photonics, optoelectronics, optical engineering or a related discipline is required for this post, together with at least four years of relevant professional experience.