Senior Principal Optical Systems Engineer
Keystone Photonics · Karlsruhe
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- Company
- Keystone Photonics
- Location
- Karlsruhe
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
About this job
We are seeking a Senior Principal Optical Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, design, modeling, integration, characterization, and validation of advanced optical microsystems and photonic test solutions. This senior individual-contributor role owns complex development efforts from concept through production release and applies deep expertise in optics and photonics to resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges. This is an on-site position based in Karlsruhe, Germany, where Keystone does exciting work on advanced 3D-printed micro-optics and optical probe heads. The role is part of our parent company, FormFactor, and will work in close collaboration with a team on the U.S. West Coast. Candidates should be willing to travel to the U.S. several times per year. FormFactor, Inc.…
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