Senior Optical Systems Researcher

Senior Optical Systems Researcher

ARQUIMEA Research Center

Tenerife or Madrid, Spain

We are looking for an Senior Optical Systems Researcher (FOG) to join our Photonics and Quantum Sensing team.

Tasks to be performed:

• Design and develop photonic and optical sensing systems for Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOG);
• Define system architecture and key technical requirements;
• Model and simulate system performance (noise, drift, stability) using MATLAB/Simulink;
• Analyze error sources and optimize system performance;
• Support component selection and system integration;
• Design and execute validation and characterization campaigns;
• Correlate experimental results with models to improve system design;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for full system development;
• Contribute to technology scouting in photonics and advanced sensing.

Required skills, experience and candidate profile:

• Degree in Physics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering or related field (PhD highly valued);
• At least 4 years of experience in R&D of optical systems, photonics or FOG;
• Strong background in optical system design and photonic instrumentation;
• Experience in modelling and simulation (MATLAB, Simulink);
• Knowledge of optical fiber sensors and interferometric systems;
• Experience in system characterization, performance analysis and validation;
• Understanding of noise sources, drift and error mechanisms;
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments;
• High level of technical English.

Additionally, we will also value experience in the following areas:

• Inertial sensing systems or precision instrumentation;
• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, C/C++);
• Experience in advanced optical instrumentation or high-precision systems.