Instrument Developer for Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere (f/m/d) 60% (part-time) to full-time

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German research institution is seeking a skilled engineer to develop remote sensing instruments for atmospheric research. This role involves creating technical requirements, designing optical components, and supporting instrument construction and evaluation. Candidates should possess strong skills in optical design and experience with tools like Ansys Zemax. Join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing atmospheric research through innovative instrumentation.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in developing remote sensing instruments for atmospheric research.
• Strong background in optical design and engineering principles.
• Ability to evaluate scientific performance and feasibility.

Aufgaben

• Develop remote sensing instruments for atmospheric research.
• Design optical concepts for instruments.
• Evaluate instrument performance after missions.

Kenntnisse

Technical requirements creation

Optical design

Use of Ansys Zemax Optical Studio

Modeling and characterization

Project supervision

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Ansys Zemax Optical Studio

Code V

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research:

Other

Starting date:

10.12.2025

Job description:

You will develop remote sensing instruments for atmospheric research. The remote sensing instruments will be used on high-altitude aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and, in the future, satellites. In your work, you will be part of an experienced interdisciplinary development team of scientists and engineers at KIT and other research institutions.

As part of this role, you will

• Create technical requirements for remote sensing instruments for atmospheric research (especially iFTS) based on scientific questions
• Design the concept and optical design of the instruments and develop them using Ansys Zemax Optical Studio and/or Code V
• Evaluate the feasibility and achievable scientific performance of the instruments
• Support the mechanical design and construction of the instruments
• Model and characterize the properties of the instruments
• Participate in the scientific and technical organization of measurement campaigns and missions
• Participate in integration into the carrier, on-site characterization, and support of measurement flights
• Evaluate the performance of the instrument after the measurement missions, and participate in the necessary further development
• Maintain the internal technical documentation of instrument development and prepare technical and scientific publications
• Participate in the preparation of funding applications for scientific projects, developments, and measurement campaigns at various organizations
• Supervise bachelor's and master's students as well as doctoral candidates

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.