Leitung Buchhaltung

We are seeking a talented engineer to join us as a Laser Integration and Packaging Expert (m/f/d). In this role you'll join one of our portfolio companies to lead the exploration, implementation, and evaluation of various solutions for laser integration and fiber-to-chip coupling within integrated photonic transceivers. One of the key tasks involves investigating existing market solutions and customizing these to meet our specific needs.

In your day to day work you'll focus on developing power-efficient and highly scalable solutions, ensuring optimal performance and integration of photonic systems. This position requires a proactive approach to technology, with a strong emphasis on innovation and efficiency.

Join our portfolio company: A German hardware company focused on designing and manufacturing cutting-edge microchips. The transformative startup offers energy-efficient and high-performance components for multiple industries.

In this role, you'll:

• Achieve low-loss chip-to-fiber coupling and establish light source selection within the first year
• Innovate and develop new architectural concepts and design methodologies for packaging of integrated photonic systems aligned with the industry trends and standards
• Lead the development of packaging solutions from concept through to production, ensuring both scalability and efficiency
• Collaborate with external partners to design and present a packaging solution within the first 18 months
• Perform detailed optical testing and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine and optimize the packaging process

Your Profile

• Possess a PhD or at least 5 years of work experience in the field of photonics
• Demonstrated experience in photonic packaging and/or laser integration
• Familiarity with OSAT trends
• Strong understanding of thermal packaging issues such as heat transfer, along with mechanical considerations including strain and stress
• Experienced in the design of photonic passive components
• Proficient in using at least one of the following simulation tools: Lumerical, Comsol, Zemax, or other similar software
• Excellent communication skills in English, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• German language skills are good to have

Please note that we're looking for support in the Aachen office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work in the EU is required.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options at our portfolio company
• An inspiring, creative and diverse environment with professional and motivated colleagues from all over the world
• Transparent and open culture where every person is highly valued and respected
• Getting challenged and developing your professional skills by taking over responsibilities, and a guaranteed steep learning curve from day one
• A supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance
• Be part of a professional network within the Project A family, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all - applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans - with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - and look forward to your application.

Project A is one of Europe's leading venture capital firms, with offices in Berlin and London. Founded in 2012 as an Operational VC, we have backed more than 100 startups across 17 countries and 15 industries, including digital health, Fintech, and mobility. Our dedicated team of 140+ professionals supports our portfolio companies with software engineering, marketing, sales, hiring, and other business-critical services.

Apply now

Personal details

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Available from

Current location *

Salary expectations (in EUR gross / per year) *

Please select<10.00010.001-15.00015.001-20.00020.001-25.00025.001-30.00030.001-35.00035.001-40.00040.001-45.00045.001-50.00050.001-55.00055.001-60.00060.001-65.00065.001-70.00070.001-75.00075.001-80.00080.001-85.00085.001-90.00090.001-95.00095.001-100.000100.001-105.000105.001-110.000110.001-115.000115.001-120.000120.001-125.000125.001-130.000130.001-135.000135.001-140.000140.001-145.000145.001-150.000>150.000

Please select

LinkedIn Profile

Professional details

Click or drag & drop

Resume *

Click or drag & drop

Cover Letter

Click or drag & drop

Other file

Click or drag & drop

About this job

How did you hear about this job? *

Please selectOtherSocial Media - XingSocial Media - TwitterSocial Media - LinkedInSocial Media - InstagramSocial media - FacebookProject A WebsitePersonal network/referralJob board - XingJob board - StepstoneJob board - NeuvooJob board - LinkedInJob board - kununuJob board - JoinJob board - IndeedJob board - Google jobsJob board - GlassdoorEvent - University fairEvent - Project A Knowledge ConferenceEvent - MeetupEvent - Job fair

Please select

By submitting your application, you consent to the transfer of your data to our portfolio companies. The revocation of consent, also individually, is possible at any time for the future by e-mail to jobs@project-a.com. Further information on data processing in the context of applications can be found in the data protection declaration for our application management system.

By submitting your application, you also consent to us processing your above information and documents via our recruiting platform and the service providers Greenhouse and Talentwall in the USA. The USA does not currently offer a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. It cannot be guaranteed that the data protection rights of EU citizens are fully respected. You can revoke consent and withdraw your application at any time.

Submit Application

• Contact
• Press
• Privacy Policy
• Imprint
• FAQ
• Investor Portal
• SFDR
• {"props":{"pageProps":{"page":{"location":"Careers","contentType":"page","content":[{"contentType":"job","createdAt":"2024-05-30T11:48:52.316Z","greenhouseData":{"jobId":5927860002,"departments":"Engineering","organization":"Ventures","location":"Aachen","employmentType":"Full-time","seniorityLevel":"Mid-level","jobPostId":7471371002,"firstPublishedAt":"2024-05-30T11:48:52.316Z","updatedAt":"2024-05-30T11:48:52.320Z","title":"Laser Integration & Packaging Expert (m/f/d)","listTitle":"Laser Integration & Packaging Expert","content":"

About the Job

\n

We are seeking a talented engineer to join us as a Laser Integration and Packaging Expert (m/f/d). In this role you'll join one of our portfolio companies to lead the exploration, implementation, and evaluation of various solutions for laser integration and fiber-to-chip coupling within integrated photonic transceivers. One of the key tasks involves investigating existing market solutions and customizing these to meet our specific needs.

\n

In your day to day work you'll focus on developing power-efficient and highly scalable solutions, ensuring optimal performance and integration of photonic systems. This position requires a proactive approach to technology, with a strong emphasis on innovation and efficiency.

\n

Join our portfolio company: A German hardware company focused on designing and manufacturing cutting-edge microchips. The transformative startup offers energy-efficient and high-performance components for multiple industries.

\n

In this role, you'll:

\n

\n

• Achieve low-loss chip-to-fiber coupling and establish light source selection within the first year \n
• Innovate and develop new architectural concepts and design methodologies for packaging of integrated photonic systems aligned with the industry trends and standards \n
• Lead the development of packaging solutions from concept through to production, ensuring both scalability and efficiency \n
• Collaborate with external partners to design and present a packaging solution within the first 18 months \n
• Perform detailed optical testing and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine and optimize the packaging process \n

\n

Your Profile

\n

\n

• Possess a PhD or at least 5 years of work experience in the field of photonics \n
• Demonstrated experience in photonic packaging and/or laser integration \n
• Familiarity with OSAT trends \n
• Strong understanding of thermal packaging issues such as heat transfer, along with mechanical considerations including strain and stress \n
• Experienced in the design of photonic passive components \n
• Proficient in using at least one of the following simulation tools: Lumerical, Comsol, Zemax, or other similar software \n
• Excellent communication skills in English, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams \n
• German language skills are good to have \n

\n

Please note that we're looking for support in the Aachen office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work in the EU is required.

\n

Benefits and Perks

\n

\n

• Comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options at our portfolio company \n
• An inspiring, creative and diverse environment with professional and motivated colleagues from all over the world \n
• Transparent and open culture where every person is highly valued and respected \n
• Getting challenged and developing your professional skills by taking over responsibilities, and a guaranteed steep learning curve from day one \n
• A supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance \n
• Be part of a professional network within the Project A family, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups \n

\n

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

\n

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

\n

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all - applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans - with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - and look forward to your application.

","lang":"EN","url":"/careers/laser-integration-packaging-expert-mfd_7471371002","questions":[{"required":true,"private":false,"label":"First Name","name":"first_name","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":null},{"required":true,"private":false,"label":"Last Name","name":"last_name","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":null},{"required":true,"private":false,"label":"Email","name":"email","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":null},{"required":true,"private":false,"label":"Phone","name":"phone","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":null},{"required":true,"private":false,"label":"Resume","name":"resume","type":"attachment","values":[],"description":null},{"required":false,"private":false,"label":"Cover Letter","name":"cover_letter","type":"attachment","values":[],"description":null},{"required":false,"private":false,"label":"Other file","name":"question_27902874002","type":"attachment","values":[],"description":"

Other file

"},{"required":true,"private":false,"label":"Current location","name":"question_27902875002","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":"

Current location

"},{"required":false,"private":false,"label":"Available from","name":"question_27902876002","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":"

Available from

"},{"required":true,"private":true,"label":"Salary expectations (in EUR gross / per year)","name":"question_27902877002","type":"single_select","values":[{"value":168330722002,"label":"<10.000"},{"value":168330721002,"label":"10.001-15.000"},{"value":168330720002,"label":"15.001-20.000"},{"value":168330719002,"label":"20.001-25.000"},{"value":168330718002,"label":"25.001-30.000"},{"value":168330717002,"label":"30.001-35.000"},{"value":168330716002,"label":"35.001-40.000"},{"value":168330715002,"label":"40.001-45.000"},{"value":168330714002,"label":"45.001-50.000"},{"value":168330713002,"label":"50.001-55.000"},{"value":168330712002,"label":"55.001-60.000"},{"value":168330711002,"label":"60.001-65.000"},{"value":168330710002,"label":"65.001-70.000"},{"value":168330709002,"label":"70.001-75.000"},{"value":168330708002,"label":"75.001-80.000"},{"value":168330707002,"label":"80.001-85.000"},{"value":168330706002,"label":"85.001-90.000"},{"value":168330705002,"label":"90.001-95.000"},{"value":168330704002,"label":"95.001-100.000"},{"value":168330703002,"label":"100.001-105.000"},{"value":168330702002,"label":"105.001-110.000"},{"value":168330701002,"label":"110.001-115.000"},{"value":168330700002,"label":"115.001-120.000"},{"value":168330699002,"label":"120.001-125.000"},{"value":168330698002,"label":"125.001-130.000"},{"value":168330697002,"label":"130.001-135.000"},{"value":168330696002,"label":"135.001-140.000"},{"value":168330695002,"label":"140.001-145.000"},{"value":168330694002,"label":"145.001-150.000"},{"value":168330693002,"label":">150.000"}],"description":"

Salary expectations (in EUR gross / per year)

"},{"required":false,"private":false,"label":"LinkedIn Profile","name":"question_27902878002","type":"short_text","values":[],"description":"

LinkedIn Profile

"},{"required":true,"private":false,"label":