Job Description

About us :

Ivy Partners is a Swiss advisory company that contributes to the evolution of companies in their strategic, technological and organisational challenges.


Our mission is to provide our employees with a fulfilling and supportive career environment, where everyone is valued and empowered through training and opportunities for growth.


?? As an

Optical Engineer

at Ivy Partners, you will be in charge of :

Drive the development of new

optical sensing technologies

from concept through engineering to production readiness. Design and specify

opto-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies

, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements. Select, characterize, and test

optical components

, and define appropriate measurement and testing techniques. Set up and perform

optical lab experiments and measurements

, including system alignment and calibration. Develop and apply

modelling, simulations, and data analysis

using tools like

MATLAB or Python

. Coordinate with suppliers and partners for the

fabrication and integration

of optical components and assemblies. Generate and maintain technical documentation:

BOMs, mechanical drawings, programming files

, etc. Support the design and development of

test tooling

and carry out

validation and qualification testing

. Ensure compliance with internal development processes and contribute to

certification activities

when required. Lead or support

project planning and coordination

, manage small technical teams or external partners, and monitor

budgets, risks, and reporting

.

Profile

:

Minimum

5 years of industrial experience

in the development of complex optical systems - ideally in

optical sensing

and

fiber-optic sensor applications

. Solid expertise in

optical simulation tools

such as

Ansys Zemax

or

Lumerical

, and in modelling/coding tools like

MATLAB

and

Python

. Strong

hands-on lab experience

: prototyping of optical systems, component characterization, fiber-optic assembly and alignment techniques. Knowledge of

MEMS/MOEMS design

and

micro-fabrication processes

(cleanroom environment) is a strong plus. Experience in

industrialization and production

of optical systems is highly valued. Background in

project engineering or project management

, with familiarity with tools like

MS Project, JIRA, or MS Planner

. Previous experience in

aerospace

or other

highly regulated industries

is a plus. Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills

; active listener and effective team collaborator.

Autonomous

, proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset - you enjoy thinking outside the box. Fluent in

English

, with a

very good command of French

, both spoken and written.

Ivy, is also about :

Care |

We offer a supportive environment where everyone is valued and empowered with training and growth prospect.

Trust |

Working with us is about establishing a partnership based on trust, professionalism, and transparency at all times.

Innovation |

We empower effective digital transformation through a unique blend of innovative technology and creative thinking.

Responsibility |

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we take that responsibility seriously by working hard to create a positive impact.

Joining Ivy

means being part of a challenging adventure at every turn!