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Optical Engineer
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Swave Photonics. Help shape the future of holographic displays. Swave is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets holographic chips based on proprietary diffractive photonics technology. Our mission is to empower display manufacturers and content creators to disrupt the visualization market with immersive, life-like holographic displays. Based in Leuven, Belgium, Swave is pioneering true holographic display technology and values creativity, responsibility, and open communication. Role Overview
Your impact as Optical Engineer: you will be the go-to person for all things optics and opto-mechanics, from concept to execution. You will
Plan, design, and build electronic, optical, and opto-mechanical demo and characterization setups. Take ownership of optomechanical design, including rapid prototyping with 3D printing. Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure systems meet technical and project requirements. Define and enforce lab safety procedures, especially around laser and optical safety. Combine hands-on engineering with strong safety awareness and a collaborative mindset to ensure labs and demo platforms operate at a high level. About Swave: Where vision becomes reality
Based in Leuven, Swave is pioneering true holographic display technology. The company culture is dynamic, authentic, and fast-paced, valuing creativity, responsibility, and open communication. Your ideas matter and your work has visible impact. Requirements: What you bring
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on, innovation-driven environment: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering. Preferably 3+ years of lab experience in an industrial setting. Comfortable designing, building, and maintaining optical systems. In-depth knowledge of day-to-day operations in an optics lab. Strong understanding of optical and laser safety, with the ability to implement and train others. Experience with Zemax or other optical design software (strong plus, not a must). Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-changing environment. A collaborative, approachable team player with strong communication skills. Fluent in English (spoken and written). World-Class Characteristics
Hands-on builder: turning concepts into working demo setups. Safety-first leader: upholding and spreading best practices in lab and laser safety. Collaborator: thriving in cross-disciplinary teamwork bridging optics, electronics, and mechanics. Problem-solver: quick to adapt and find pragmatic solutions. Innovator: bringing creativity and technical rigor to every setup. What we offer
We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your skills and impact. At Swave, you’ll work at the cutting edge of optics and semiconductors, with flexible scheduling and remote options where appropriate. Location:
This role is based in Leuven, Belgium. How to apply
Are you the optical engineer who will help Swave bring AR technology into a new era? For more information, contact Patricia Oeyen at patricia@swave.io or +32 498 722 316.
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