(Senior) Optical Engineer

Job description

Join us to Make an Impact Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. We look forward to hearing from you! Shape the Future of Optical Fiber Technologies Birkerød, Denmark We are looking for a curious and driven Senior Optical Engineer to join our Fiber Development team, reporting to the Engineering Manager. Whether your background is in industry or academia, your mindset matters most—curiosity, initiative, and a passion for exploring fiber optics and materials science. In this role, you will take ownership of fiber design development, transforming experimental insights into tangible performance improvements while actively contributing to intellectual property and patent generation. We value a strategic mindset—someone who can connect detailed technical developments to the broader context and actively contribute to shaping technology roadmaps. You will work hands-on with advanced optical systems and contribute directly to the development of next-generation fiber technologies. You will design and operate experimental setups, including fiber characterization and amplifier systems, and analyze complex data to drive design improvements. With access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and simulation tools such as COMSOL, you will collaborate closely with our R&D teams to advance fiber designs and materials used in optical amplifiers. We offer an environment where you can lead fiber R&D projects, shape technological direction, and continue to grow as a technical expert. Our team plays a central role in shaping our fiber solutions, and we are looking for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact. Your Profile You bring a structured and independent approach to your work, with the ability to manage development or research projects from concept through execution and reporting. At the same time, you are a collaborative team player who values knowledge sharing and continuous learning. You likely bring a strong foundation in fiber optics and free-space optics, combined with hands-on experience in an optical lab environment. You are comfortable setting up and troubleshooting optical systems and enjoy working experimentally as well as analytically. A PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is expected, together with a genuine interest in staying up to date with developments in fiber optics, fiber lasers, amplifiers, and material science. Keep your personal data safe NKT Photonics ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality. You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for. Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, information on trade union membership, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process or the job opening you are applying for. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact/cross out such information before you submit your job application. Thank you.