Space Optical Engineer

ARQUIMEA; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology firm is seeking a Space Optical Engineer to design and optimize optical systems for space applications. The role involves managing subsystem interfaces and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation in optical communication technologies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in optical link characterization and strong analytical skills.

Formación

• Proven experience in optical link characterization and integration.
• Strong background in designing optical systems, particularly for space applications.
• Understanding of environmental constraints for space missions.

Responsabilidades

• Design and optimize optical systems including telescopes for space.
• Characterize and integrate optical links throughout development.
• Define and manage subsystem interfaces.
• Support optical architecture definition and validation.

Conocimientos

Characterization and integration of optical links

Optical systems design for space-based telescopes

Optical communication protocols

Cross-functional interfaces management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork abilities

Herramientas

ZEMAX or equivalent optical design software

Descripción del empleo

Overview

ARQUIMEA , we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC) , part of ARQUIMEA , was born in 2019 with the aim of inventing the technologies of tomorrow. An environment of innovation and excellence at European level from which senior and junior researchers from around the world develop disruptive technologies and business models that will serve as an engine of socio-economic growth in the medium and long term.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Space Optical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary space systems team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, characterization, and integration of optical links and subsystems for space applications. This role is pivotal in developing next-generation optical communication technologies for satellite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, sizing, and optimization of optical systems, including telescopes for space applications.
• Perform in-depth optical link characterization and integration across various development stages.
• Define and manage cross-subsystem interfaces (e.g., OBDH, SDR, PCDU).
• Support end-to-end optical architecture definition and validation.
• Analyze and ensure compliance with environmental constraints for space missions.
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, and software teams to ensure system coherence.
• Generate technical documentation and support reviews and testing campaigns.

Required skills, experience and candidate profile

• Proven experience in characterization and integration of optical links.
• Solid background in optical systems design and sizing, especially for space-based telescopes.
• Practical knowledge of space optical system architectures.
• Familiarity with optical communication protocols and standards (e.g., SDA, CCSDS).
• Ability to define and manage cross-functional interfaces.
• Understanding of environmental constraints for space missions (thermal, radiation, vibration, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional areas

• Experience with optical design software such as ZEMAX or equivalent.
• Familiarity with system engineering methodologies and model-based design tools.
• Experience in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary aerospace or defense environment.

Values

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience