Optics Intern

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Orbits, based in Toulouse, offers an Optics Intern role within an international team focused on in‑orbit services and advanced rendezvous technologies.

You will gain hands‑on experience in design, testing, and characterization of spaceborne optical systems, contributing to camera calibration, imaging sensors, and radiation‑tolerant components while collaborating with GNC subsystems.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in the space industry and NewSpace initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of optical design tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V) and familiarity with camera systems or image sensors.
• Excellent abstraction & problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of spaceborne optical systems for rendezvous and docking subsystems.
• Contribute to camera calibration, optical alignment, and performance analysis tasks.
• Support the evaluation of optical components for use in harsh space environments, including radiation tolerance and thermal stability.
• Participate in research related to enhancing optical systems for relative navigation and target detection.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate optics with other subsystems such as guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
• Perform electro‑optical characterization of CMOS image sensor.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interest in space industry

Camera systems knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in Optics/Physics/Electrical Eng.

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Job description

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 Rendezvous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. Our key projects include

"Orbit Guard" a Smallsat capable of monitoring objects in GEO orbit, and "Endurance" a docking service extending customer satellites' lifespans by 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Optics Intern to join our dynamic and international team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in optics and imaging systems while contributing to innovative projects that are shaping the future of in-orbit services.

Job Description

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of spaceborne optical systems for rendezvous and docking subsystems.

• Contribute to camera calibration, optical alignment, and performance analysis tasks.

• Support the evaluation of optical components for use in harsh space environments, including radiation tolerance and thermal stability.

• Participate in research related to enhancing optical systems for relative navigation and target detection.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate optics with other subsystems such as guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).

• Perform electro‑optical characterization of CMOS image sensor.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Strong interest in the space industry and NewSpace initiatives.

• Basic knowledge of optical design tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V) and familiarity with camera systems or image sensors.

• Excellent abstraction & problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

• Students doing Masters currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship.

• PhD students residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 3 months.

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.