Space Optical Systems Engineer

AIRMO GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Hybrid setup

Global climate-tech mission

Zusammenfassung

AIRMO GmbH seeks a Systems Engineer to design, develop and maintain advanced optical instruments. You will translate requirements into specs, model optical systems, and oversee integration and testing with cross-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have a physics background, 7+ years in optics, strong Python skills, and experience with spectrometers and lasers. A hybrid setup and global climate-tech mission are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Physics or similar.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience in optics.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, simulation, and automation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Interest in NewSpace or climate tech.

Aufgaben

• Trace requirements for payload instrumentation and subsystems.
• Define technical specifications for optical systems and verification strategies.
• Trade studies/analysis to support optical and opto-mechanical design decisions.
• Develop optical design processes and core technologies for the system.
• Coordinate design, development, integration and test activities with other teams.
• Lead or support reviews, proposals, and cost estimates.

Kenntnisse

Python

Optical modelling

Spectroscopy

ZEMAX OpticStudio

Space optics

Ausbildung

Physics degree

Tools

ZEMAX OpticStudio

Python scripting

Jobbeschreibung

As aSystems 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. You will collaborate with other engineers and scientists to create an impeccable system that consistently meets customer expectations.
You are essential to AIRMO's success - together with our engineering team, you will be at the helm of designing the core of our optical instrument. Your impact will be felt in our ability to accurately measure performance. The following are the responsibilities of the payload instrumentation scientist:

• 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 and AIRMO technical managersPerform design and execute analysis, tolerancing, and simulation of optical systems
• Perform technical work in the project in cooperation with engineering, system engineering, AIT, and procurement. If required, execute tasks from these areas according to expertise
• Lead and/or support internal and subcontractor reviews, proposals, and cost estimates of internal projects

Your profile

The ideal candidate for this position should have completed studies in the field of optics/opto-electronics, physics, engineering, or an equivalent qualification. Other essential attributes include:

• Long-time professional experience in space optics
• Strong knowledge in optics with significant expertise in optical modelling and simulation, especially in the field of spectrometers and lasers over the spectral wavelengths range from Vis to IR
• Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in interfaces and interactions between various aspects of optical systems incl. thermal, mechanical, electrical aspects and interfaces
• Experience with STOP analysis, sequential and non-sequential modes of ZEMAX OpticStudio.
• Experience building and operating optical benches with visible and NIR lasers, including implementation of laser safety, use of wavefront sensors and other optical instrument.
• Experience with lasers, APD, PIN and FPA detectors.
• 5-years+ experience in optical projects

The minimum requirements for applicants include:

• Degree in Physics or similar
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, simulation, and automation of optical systems.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong fundamental understanding of spectrography
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech

Why us?

A chance to shape how climate and space technology is communicated globally

Direct exposure to founders, investors, and international customers

Flexible working hours and hybrid setup

A mission-driven, curious, and slightly space-obsessed team

About us

AIRMO is a European climate-tech company using space and airborne technologies to monitor greenhouse gas emissions globally. Our instruments — combining LiDAR and hyperspectral imaging — detect and quantify methane and CO₂ emissions from industrial sites, pipelines, and national infrastructure.
We’re building a global monitoring system from ground to space, helping energy companies, governments, and investors take real action on climate impact.