Senior Optical Engineer

THEON GROUP of companies develops and manufactures cutting-edge night vision and thermal Imaging systems for Military and Security applications with a global footprint. THEON GROUP started its operations in 1997 from Greece and today occupies a leading role in the sector thanks to its international presence through subsidiaries and production facilities in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, the Baltics, the United States, the Gulf States, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Singapore and South Korea. THEON GROUP has more than 180,000 systems in service with Armed and Special Forces in 71 countries around the world, 26 of which are NATO countries. THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC, the group's parent company, has been listed in the EURONEXT stock market, allowing THEON GROUP to accelerate its growth and further future business development. www.theon.com

Theon Sensors is seeking to hire one full time Senior Optical Engineer with specialization in Instrumentation.

Job Description

• Design new test setups/stations for optical products.
• Conduct prototype characterization and adjustment of new products.
• Interface with production for trouble-shooting and interpreting optical measurements.
• Plan and conduct Transfer of Technology projects.
• Follow new products after their design phase until their industrialization phase, by designing test setups/stations, conducting measurements, trouble-shooting and finalizing their performance.
• Technical writing: compose Technical Specifications & manuals for test stations.
• Lead and participate in field trials.
• Travel requirement: up to 3 weeks per year.

Required/Minimum Education & Qualifications

• M.Sc. Degree in experimental Physics, or Electrical Engineering with knowledge of Optics.
• Proficiency in an optics laboratory environment.
• Basic knowledge of Matlab and Labview programming.
• Excellent command of the English Language (German is a plus).
• Open-minded and multi-tasking orientation.