Instrumentation Engineer
Leuven
Engineering – Optics /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Swave Photonics, we’re not just dreaming about the future: we’re building it! We are a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets holographic chips based on proprietary diffractive photonics technology. Our mission is to enable display manufacturers and content creators to disrupt the visualization market with immersive ultra-high resolution, life-like, true holographic displays.
Imagine a world where holographic displays make the impossible possible, where visualization meets collaboration and transforms productivity. Joining Swave means being at the forefront of this revolution, shaping the future of immersive technology.
To drive our ambitious vision, we’re opening a position of Instrumentation Engineer. As part of our physics and optics team, you will play an important role in shaping our characterization and measurement setups.
Role and responsibilities
- You will play an active role in planning, designing and building electronic, optical and opto-mechanical characterization and demo setups.
- You will be responsible for assembling and maintaining various optical and electronic modules, including development of software packages, to integrate them in a fully functional system.
- We expect you to take an active role in the day-to-day operation of Swave’s labs, such as handling orders, material and supply management for multiple electronic and optical labs and our demo room.
- You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure the systems meet technical and project requirements. You will liaise with and be the point of contact for subcontractors.
Qualifications
- You hold a Bachelors/Masters degree in EE or computer science with hands-on optics experience.
- Preferably you have about 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- You have a strong track record in developing software in Python and C/C++.
- You have hands-on industrial experience with embedded systems, instrumentation and/or metrology.
- You show a strong interest in optic and its applications.
- Bonus points for experience with 3D CAD tools and rapid prototyping.
- You are meticulous and have a structured way of approaching delicate tasks.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you can easily adapt to changing circumstances.
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to excel as a true team player.
- You're fluent in English, both spoken and written.
What we offer you
- A competitive salary package tailored to your knowledge, skills, and experience.
- An exciting and dynamic work environment with sufficient opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive both personally and professionally.
- The flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance, because your well-being matters to us.
- An informal and vibrant company culture built on authenticity, mutual trust, and open communication, where your voice is valued.
- A team of talented and passionate colleagues who inspire and challenge each other, with plenty of room for creativity, collaboration, and, of course, fun! From team-building activities to spontaneous celebrations, we make sure work feels rewarding in every way.
Location
Our headquarters are in the vibrant city of Leuven, Belgium. While the magic happens on-site, some remote work options are available.
