Camera and Optical System Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Camera and Optical System Engineer to join our dynamic startup team. The ideal candidate will specialize in designing, developing, and qualifying advanced optical payloads for space applications, with a strong focus on opto-mechanics, electro-optics, electronics, and qualification testing in space environments. You will also play a key role to oversee quality control and ensure successful delivery. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced and innovative environment, driving solutions that push the boundaries of space exploration and imaging systems. Technical Responsibilities ● Design and Development: ○ Collaborate in the development of navigation and sensor hardware requirements from system level specifications with flow downs to subsystem and component levels, ○ Assist in the design of camera hardware architecture for space optical payloads, ○ Lead or perform opto-mechanical analysis, including thermal and structural impact on optical system performance, ● Performance Qualification and Testing: ○ Contribute or lead procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance testing, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of component hardware (optomechanics, electronics, optics), ○ Define the optical payload’s alignment procedure and performance qualification plan, leveraging optical calibration testbeds to validate resolution and alignment, ○ Guide and perform electro-optical characterization of CMOS image sensor, ○ Guide and perform environmental testing including laboratory and flight testing of the full system (shock/vibration, thermal vacuum, radiation etc) to validate top-level system performance and ensure compliance with ECSS norms and mission requirements. ● Integration with Electronics and Systems: ○ Work closely with electronics engineers to integrate optical payloads with imaging sensors and electronic board, ○ Validate and optimize optical system interfaces with spacecraft systems to ensure seamless integration and functionality. Project Management and Quality Assurance Responsibilities ● Project Oversight: ○ Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure the quality-controlled delivery of optical payloads on schedule and within scope, ○ Serve as a liaison between multidisciplinary teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective problem resolution. ● Quality Control and Acceptance Testing: ○ Define and implement acceptance test procedures to validate end-to-end system performance before delivery, ○ Oversee documentation and reporting of results from optical qualification and acceptance tests, ensuring adherence to ECSS norms and quality standards.

Location: Toulouse, FR

Posted Date: 2/5/2025