Optical Engineer

The Optical Engineer will join a multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute to the development of optical systems for space and ground applications, as well as to proposal preparation activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop optical models and perform detailed optical analyses
• Contribute to the optical design and optimization of optical systems (refractive and reflective)
• Perform optical tolerance analysis to assess system performance robustness
• Support optical integration, alignment, and verification/testing activities
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports
• Provide technical contributions to proposal preparation, including feasibility assessments and design inputs

Qualification & Experience:

• BSc in Physics Engineering or a related field (MSc preferred, PhD welcomed)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in optical engineering
• Strong background in geometrical optics, including ray tracing and radiometric analysis
• Knowledge of optical design principles for refractive and reflective systems
• Experience performing optical tolerance analysis and sensitivity studies
• Experience with optical design and ray-tracing tools (e.g., Zemax or equivalent)
• Knowledge of optical alignment techniques and optical metrology methods
• Practical laboratory experience in optical assembly, alignment, testing, and measurement is a plus
• Willingness to perform hands-on work and support off-site alignment campaigns

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken, in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce clear, structured, and high-quality technical documentation