Optical Fiber Sensors Engineer

ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC), part of ARQUIMEA , was born in 2019 with the aim of inventing the technologies of tomorrow. An environment of innovation and excellence at European level from which senior and junior researchers from around the world develop disruptive technologies and business models that will serve as an engine of socio-economic growth in the medium and long term.

We are looking for an Optical Fiber Sensors Engineer (FOG Systems) to join our Photonics and Quantum Sensing team.

Tasks to be performed:

Implementation and assembly of optical fiber sensing subsystems and Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) setups in laboratory environments

Build, integrate and test optical fiber sensing subsystems and FOG setups in laboratory environments

Work hands-on with specialty optical fibers (fusion splicing, handling and integration)

Set up and execute experimental campaigns to evaluate sensor performance (noise, drift, stability)

Troubleshoot and optimize optical and photonic subsystems

Analyze experimental data and validate system performance

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electronics, software, mechanics) to develop complete systems

Document testing activities and support the transition from prototype to robust solutions

Required skills, experience and candidate profile:

Degree in Physics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering or related field

3–4 years of hands-on experience in optical fiber sensors, photonic systems or FOG

Strong laboratory experience in optical instrumentation, integration and testing

Experience in system characterization (noise, stability, performance)

Familiarity with optical lab equipment (OSA, oscilloscopes, photodetectors, etc.)

Experience in fiber handling and fusion splicing

Problem-solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot experimental setups

Experience in data analysis

High level of technical English

Additionally, we will also value experience in the following areas:

Experience in inertial sensing or precision instrumentation

Programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

Experience in calibration and validation of high-performance systems

Background in aerospace, defense or advanced optical technologies

Experience in industrialization or transition from lab to product

Knowledge of environmental testing or quantum sensing technologies

📍The position will be available at both our offices in Tenerife and Madrid.

Flexibility to travel between these locations is required.

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At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience