Senior Optics Engineer

Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge avionics display solutions and apply your optics expertise to real-world products?

In this senior role, you will take end-to-end ownership of optical subsystems within innovative display projects from concept and technology selection to validation, industrialization and production support.
You will combine strong technical expertise with a hands-on mindset, helping us translate advanced optical technologies into reliable, high-performance solutions for demanding avionics environments.

Your responsibilities

• You design, develop and industrialize optical solutions for display applications, ensuring quality, performance and cost targets are met.

• You define specifications and concepts for optical subsystems (LCD, backlight, LED, etc.).

• You design, simulate and implement optical solutions.

• You test, debug and validate system performance (colorimetry, photometry).

• You work in a hands-on lab and darkroom environment.

• You contribute to developments in µLED, eLED and projection technologies.

• You conduct optics studies, research and characterization activities.

• You translate emerging technologies into practical product solutions.

• You support and improve existing products.

• You manage obsolescence challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

• You ensure reliable and cost-effective optical solutions.

• You transfer designs into production.

• You support manufacturing and resolve technical issues.

• You work according to development processes and design best practices.

• You act as technical owner of your subsystem and take a leading role in technical discussions and decision-making.

• You collaborate with project managers, customers, international suppliers and multidisciplinary R&D colleagues.

• You contribute actively within the R&D team.

• You report to the R&D Manager.

Requirements

Your profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Optics, Applied Physics or equivalent through experience.

• You bring several years of relevant experience in optics, display technology, LED or light systems.

• You have experience taking ownership of technical developments from concept through industrialization and production.

• You have a strong understanding of optics, light behavior, colorimetry and photometry.

• You enjoy working across disciplines such as mechanics, electronics, software, firmware and manufacturing.

• You combine technical expertise with a hands-on, pragmatic mindset.

• You are familiar with tools such as Matlab- and Eldim UMaster.

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• You are curious, innovative and eager to learn.

• You communicate fluently in English.

• You identify with our values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Trust & Respect and Ethical Behavior.

Offer

ScioTeq is a growing international environment with innovation as key and colleagues who share determination and high working standards which move the world forward. Our headquarters in Kortrijk are easily accessible by car, bike or public transport.

We offer a competitive salary, complimented by extra-legal benefits:

• Meal vouchers of €9

• Internet allowance of €60 net

• Yearly bonus

• Group insurance

• Medical insurance

• Flexible salary plan with possibilities for a lease car, electric bicycle, tablet, etc.

We invest in personal growth by offering various training opportunities throughout the year ('Everyone Learns' program, Mtech+ training courses, IT Awareness training, Viva Learning, on the job training & certification programs in avionics and cybersecurity).

We value a healthy work-life balance and promote this by offering flexible working hours, possibility to work from home and 32 vacation days.

Joining the ScioTeq family, means being invited to events and activities which enhance team spirit and wellbeing (e.g. Company Celebrations, Out of office parties, Quizzes, buddy walks, …).