Optical AIT Engineer

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International team

Creative and innovative environment

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse seeks an experienced Optical AIT Engineer to support the integration and validation of an optical payload, focusing on optical alignment, camera-level integration, and end-to-end optical performance verification at subsystem and satellite levels.

The role requires hands-on integration, strict cleanroom practices, and collaboration with mechanical, thermal, and electronics teams to ensure system-level consistency and robust optical performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in optical-related field as listed.
• 5+ years in optical AIT, preferably in space or high-performance imaging.
• Strong hands-on integration and cleanroom discipline.

Responsabilités

• Optical integration and alignment of assemblies, including lens-to-detector alignment.
• Supervise camera integration and interface with other teams for system consistency.
• Define and implement optical acceptance test procedures at unit, subsystem, and satellite levels.
• Characterize image quality (MTF/PSF) and perform radiometric checks.

Connaissances

Optical alignment

MTF concepts

PSF concepts

Cleanroom procedures

Camera integration

Formation

Master’s in Optical Engineering

PhD in Optical Engineering / Physics (Optics)

Aerospace Engineering

Outils

Collimators

Interferometers

MTF benches

Description du poste

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

• "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

• "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

Infinite Orbits is looking for an experienced Optical AIT Engineer to support the integration and validation of an optical payload. The role focuses on optical alignment, camera-level integration, and end-to-end optical performance verification at subsystem and satellite level.

This position requires a strong combination of optical engineering expertise, hands-on integration experience, and strict adherence to cleanroom best practices.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Optical Integration & Alignment

• Perform precision alignment of optical assemblies, including lens-to-detector alignment.

• Define and execute alignment procedures (focus, tilt, centering, boresight).

• Useoptical metrology tools (collimators, interferometers, autocollimators, MTF benches).

• Analyze optical defects (defocus, aberrations, misalignment).

  
  

2. Camera & Payload Integration

• Supervise and support camera integration activities from an optical standpoint.

• Interface with mechanical, thermal, and electronics teams to ensure system-level consistency.

• Validate optical performance after integration (PSF, MTF, focus stability).

• Contribute to integration flow definition and optimization.

  
  

3. Verification & Testing

• Define and implement optical acceptance test procedures at:

  • Unit level (sensor, lens, camera).

  • Subsystem level.

  • Satellite level.

• Perform optical performance characterization:

  • Imagequality (MTF, encircled energy, PSF).

  • Radiometric checks (relative calibration).

  • Straylight / ghost analysis.

• Support environmental test campaigns (TVAC, vibration) and assess impact on optical performance.

  
  

4. Cleanroom Operations

• Conduct all activities in controlled cleanroom environments (ISO 5–8).

• Apply strict contamination control procedures.

• Handle sensitive optical components following space-grade cleanliness standards.

• Define and enforce cleanroom best practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in:

  • Optical Engineering.

  • Physics (Optics specialization).

  • Aerospace Engineering.

• 5+years experience in optical AIT, preferably in space or high-performance imaging systems.

Technical skills:

1. Optical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:

  • Imaging systems and PSF/MTF concepts.

  • Optical alignment techniques.

  • Radiometry fundamentals.

• Experience with:

  • Optical test equipment (collimators, interferometers, MTF benches) .

  • Image quality analysis tools .

    
    

2. AIT & Cleanroom Experience

• Proven experience in:

  • Cleanroom operations (ISO 5–8) .

  • Handling flight hardware o Contamination control .

• Familiarity with:

  • Space qualification standards (ECSS, NASA, or equivalent).

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

• Competitive salary and benefits.