Senior Engineering Director – Photonics (Jena, Hybrid) | Optimus Search€150,000 – €220,000 + benefitsA leading photonics technology company based in Jena is seeking a Senior Engineering Director to take ownership of engineering strategy, technical leadership, and delivery across its core product portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced engineering leader ready to shape the future direction of a market-leading photonics business.The RoleLead and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organisation (optics, photonics, electronics, software/systems integration)
Own technical strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into engineering execution
Drive innovation across next-generation photonics products, from R&D through to industrialisation
Build, mentor, and develop engineering managers and senior technical staff
Partner closely with C-suite, product management, and manufacturing to ensure delivery against commercial goals
Represent engineering at board/leadership level and act as a key voice in strategic decision-making
About YouProven track record in a senior engineering leadership role (Director / Head of Engineering level), ideally within photonics, optics, semiconductors, or a related deep-tech/hardware environment
Strong technical grounding in photonics, optical systems, or adjacent precision engineering disciplines
Experience leading and scaling engineering teams through growth or complex product cycles
Fluent German and professional English essential
Comfortable operating hybrid, with regular presence in Jena
What's on Offer€150,000 – €220,000 base salary (dependent on experience), plus benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement
Genuine influence over the technical and strategic direction of a leading photonics business
Opportunity to build and shape a high-performing engineering organisation
Please send your updated CV ASAP to careers@optimussearch.com to be considered.
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