System Engineer

Job Title

System Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for end-to-end system engineering and product design for optical sensor applications, integrating optical, mechanical, firmware and ASIC/software elements. Work includes concept development, specification, validation, and production readiness for industrial optical sensing and communication products.

Experience Level

Mid-level — the role expects experienced professionals (posting specifies 5+ years of related optoelectronic R&D experience).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical system design, hands-on validation, and cross-functional coordination.

• Lead product design from sensor physics through optical/mechanical integration and application firmware.
• System engineering for optical sensor applications (e.g., Time-of-Flight / LiDAR, spectrometers, detector technologies).
• Model sensor physics (active/passive optics) and develop signal-processing algorithms.
• Define system specifications from customer requirements.
• Manage projects: define workpackages, plan time and budget, and provide regular status reporting.
• Plan and execute validation and qualification: electrical and optical characterization, test concepts, and scalable test infrastructure.
• Bridge high-level interdisciplinary architectures with detailed ASIC and software functionality definitions.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to define production processes and support contract manufacturers.
• Prepare product documentation, technical specifications, and application notes.
• Contribute to the company patent portfolio through technical innovation.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; brief distinction of nice-to-have items follows.

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience in optoelectronic industrial R&D.
• Strong background in optical semiconductor design, sensor physics, processing and production.
• Experience in sensor system design, including software algorithm definition, implementation, and test.
• Expertise in embedded systems and/or IC design and testing.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in prototyping and electrical/optical characterization.
• Proficiency with scripting and programming to automate measurements (e.g., Python) and/or C++, C#.
• Experience with structured project management methodologies and cross-functional teamwork.
• English fluency (written and verbal); willingness to learn German.
• Nice-to-have: experience with ToF/LiDAR/spectrometers, GUI application development for lab testing, and prior contributions to patents or production process definition.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Information Technology with a focus on optical semiconductors, sensors, or optical transceivers is specified.

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.