Optical Designer - Holographic Optical Systems

At ZEISS Microoptics, our vision goes beyond innovation, as we are actively shaping an entirely new industry. Holography is rapidly becoming essential to next-generation automotive and consumer experiences. 

ZEISS Microoptics is the world-leading technology TIER1-provider for holographic solutions, covering the entire value chain. Our technologies translate deep tech into daily life products.  

Our mission: Lead the industrialization of holography. We are pioneers in integrating cutting-edge optical technologies into the automotive industry, combining microoptics and holographic technologies to redefine mobility, smart homes, and the way users interact with their surroundings.  

Your Role

• Develop and optimize optical system designs for imaging and illumination applications, with a focus on holographic and micro-optical technologies

• Translate system requirements into robust optical concepts and evaluate their performance through simulation, tolerancing, and straylight analysis

• Design, analyze, and optimize optical systems while considering performance, manufacturability, and integration requirements

• Support the development and industrialization of optical solutions from concept phase to prototype and production

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electronics, software, process, and manufacturing engineering

• Support validation activities, including simulation, measurement, testing, and performance verification of optical systems

• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal tools, simulation methods, and modeling approaches

• Drive innovation in optical system design and contribute to the advancement of holographic and micro-optical technologies

Your Profile

• Degree in physics, photonics, optical engineering, mathematics, or a comparable field

• Proven experience in optical design and development within an industrial, research, or academic environment

• Strong expertise in optical system design, simulation, and optimization

• Experience working with ray tracing and optical simulation tools such as Zemax, LightTools, FRED, or CODE V

• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C++, or C# are an advantage

• Solid background in optical simulation, including tolerancing, straylight analysis, and system optimization

• Experience in the development, characterization, and integration of optical systems and components

• Fluent in English and German (minimum B1 level) and strong communication, intercultural competence, and a collaborative mindset

We are looking for someone who is passionate to join our team and shape the future of holography with us.  

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Norman Funk