Space Optical Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer, you will be one of the key team members in designing, developing, and maintaining state of the art instruments. From supporting the design of the optical frontend to managing testing and calibration of the systems, you will ensure accuracy and performance.

What you'll do

• Trace the requirements for payload instrumentations, parts, components, or subsystems
• Define technical specifications for optical systems, subsystems, equipment, and verification strategies
• Define and conduct or manage trade studies/analysis to support optical and opto-mechanical design decisions
• Define and develop or manage optical design processes and tools as well as core competencies and key technologies for the optical system
• Coordinate optical design, development, integration, and test activities with other engineering disciplines
• Perform design and execute analysis, tolerancing, and simulation of optical systems
• Lead and/or support internal and subcontractor reviews, proposals, and cost estimates of internal projects

What you'll need

• Degree in Physics or similar
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Long-time professional experience in space optics
• Strong knowledge in optics with significant expertise in optical modelling and simulation, especially in spectrometers and lasers over the spectral wavelengths range from Vis to IR
• Experience with STOP analysis, sequential and non-sequential modes of ZEMAX OpticStudio
• Experience building and operating optical benches with visible and NIR lasers
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, simulation, and automation of optical systems
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Nice to have

• Experience with lasers, APD, PIN and FPA detectors
• Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech

What they offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid setup
• Mission-driven, curious team
• Direct exposure to founders, investors, and international customers