Completed university degree in the field of optical engineering, electrical engineering or physics First professional experience as a development engineer for PIC, either in an industrial environment or equivalent experience, e.g., in the framework of a PhD Knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas: photonic integrated circuitry, packaging, electronics, mechanical design, laser physics, photonics Communication and teamwork skills with a high degree of initiative and persuasiveness Good knowledge of written and spoken German and English