Optical Systems Engineer for Space Ground Stations

Cailabs; Rennes; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered health insurance

Bonus scheme

Team bonding and social events

Job summary

Cailabs in Rennes designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for space, industry, telecommunications, and defense. You will contribute to the development of subsystems for optical ground stations, from prototype design to industrialization, with opportunities to prototype and mass-produce.

Within the Technical Department, you will join a dynamic team tackling challenging projects, applying an experimental mindset, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines to meet

Qualifications

• Engineering background with 5 years in technical development of complex products or systems.
• Knowledge in physics and free-space optics.
• Able to work independently and in a team with a proactive approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication in French and English.
• Thrives in dynamic environments, like startups.

Responsibilities

• Develop subsystems for optical ground stations in collaboration with Systems Engineers.
• Study during design, development and pre-production phases.
• Identify alternative solutions to improve performance.
• Monitor validations toward mass production.
• Report activities and support progress reviews.
• Contribute to technical and technological watch.

Skills

Optics

Mechatronics

Prototype development

Strong communication

French & English

Job description

Cailabs in Rennes designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for space, industry, telecommunications, and defense. You will contribute to the development of subsystems for optical ground stations, from prototype design to industrialization, with opportunities to prototype and mass-produce.

Within the Technical Department, you will join a dynamic team tackling challenging projects, applying an experimental mindset, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines to meet