For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Remuneration Group 12 | Limited: 31.12.2027 | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: MMA052/2025 | Deadline: 07.01.2026 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
We are seeking for a mechanical engineer with strong background in the design of opto-mechanics, laser systems, and/or vacuum systems. One of the main tasks will be the development of novel mechanical hardware for our high-performance laser systems and the future plasma injector, including scientific optical setups, laser packaging and the design of vacuum systems for our laser-plasma electron sources. In addition, the candidate has to coordinate manufacturing with internal and external workshops and has to represent his designs for the project in meetings with our partners. DESY offers a very vivid, excellent and inspiring work environment. In the group MPL, we work in teams of interdisciplinary, international experts. Our innovative projects offer great potential for professional development.
- Design of mechanical assemblies using CAD
- Design and development of optical setups, lasers, in-vacuum components and vacuum chambers
- Technical coordination with internal and external workshops
- Maintenance and documentation of large scale facility CAD models
- Documentation and assembly instructions
- Hands-on testing of prototypes and installation of final assemblies
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 31.12.2027
- Successfully completed university degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronic, technical physics or a related field or equivalent qualification
- Experience in the design of vacuum chambers and motorized in-vacuum setups
- Basic understanding of optical setups, preferably in the context of a laser engineering
- Excellent skills in common CAD engineering software (NX, Inventor, Autocad, or similar)
- Excellent communication skills in English and basic level technical German to communicate with internal technical groups
For further information please contact Andreas Maier at +49 40 8998-6687 (andreas.maier@desy.de).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 08.01.2026
