R&D Engineer in Digital Holography and Photonics – VIVE Project – 18-month Fixed-Term Contract

Internationally recognized generalist engineering school of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), leading French engineering school (Technological University), IMT Atlantique aims to support transitions, train responsible engineers, and use scientific excellence to serve teaching, research and innovation.

As part of the European project VIVE, which aims to design and control an innovative holographic Head-Up Display (HUD) system for the automotive industry (using MEMS laser scanners and digital hologram matrices), we are recruiting a Research and Development Engineer within our Optics Department.

In collaboration with the project team, you will develop numerical models in C/Python for the design of metasurfaces and Computer-Generated Hologram (CGH) matrices. You will ensure cleanroom fabrication, characterization, and optimization of photonic structures as well as projection systems. Finally, you will lead scientific valorization by disseminating your results (patents, publications) and ensuring technical follow-up of the project with partners.

Consult the detailed job description

✔️ You have skills in: Numerical modeling of optical components, programming (C, Python, CUDA), and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

✔️ You have experience in: Cleanroom fabrication (photolithography, multiphoton polymerization), optical metrology, and assembly of holographic projection systems.

✔️ You are: Autonomous, demonstrate scientific rigor, and have a spirit of initiative.

✔️You enjoy working in a multinational team and possess excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English (international travel to be expected).

🎓 The desired profile must hold a Master’s degree or an Engineering Degree (Bac +5) in optics, photonics, or image processing.

WHY JOIN US :

🚀 A major technological challenge: You actively contribute to the European VIVE project to design tomorrow's holographic Head-Up Display (HUD) for the automotive industry.

🔬 Cutting-edge expertise in Photonics: You will work within the Optics Department, an environment of research excellence where you will handle innovative technologies such as MEMS laser scanners and digital hologram matrices.

🛠 Access to exceptional equipment: You benefit from high-level facilities, particularly for cleanroom fabrication and multiphoton polymerization.

🌍 A stimulating international dimension: You work within a multinational team, fostering rich exchanges and international travel to prestigious partners.

🎓 A major player in higher education: You join a generalist engineering school of Institut Mines-Télécom, a leading group in France committed to transitions and scientific excellence.

💡 A dynamic innovation ecosystem: You join an exceptional working environment blending startups, students, researchers, and companies within a stimulating technopole.

📈 Valorization of your work: You are at the heart of scientific dissemination through patent filings and high-level publications.

THE PLUS

🖥️Partial working from home possible

🥗 Collective catering on site

🚌 Public transport paid for

🚴‍♂️Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family supplement

💶 Wide range of social benefits

🌴 Numerous vacations

SALARY INFORMATION:

💰 Base salary : Starting from €33,614 gross per year, commensurate with profile and experience (public sector benefits from lower employee social security contributions).

For additional information *:

o    On the job position : Kevin HEGGARTY – Professor: kevin.heggarty@imt-atlantique.fr

o    On administrative / HR aspects: Mélissandre MORVAN – Recruitment assistant melissandre.morvan@imt-atlantique.fr

Deadline for application : 15/06/2026

Start of the contract : As soon as possible

Interviews : real-time

Legal Notices :

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• Nature and Duration of the Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 18 months under public law or secondment for civil servants, renewable.

• Job Location: IMT Atlantique, Brest campus – 655 Av. du Technopôle, 29280 Plouzané (France)

• Internal Use Only:

  • Job Category: II R

• The positions offered are open to all applicants, with accommodations available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

• This position is open to civil servants and/or contract employees.

• Any application may be subject to an administrative investigation.