Optics Intern

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 8 900 - 11 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International team

Innovative environment

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse is seeking a motivated Optics Intern to gain hands-on experience in spaceborne optical systems. You will assist in design, development, and testing of optics for rendezvous subsystems, contributing to cutting-edge in-orbit services.

The role offers exposure to camera calibration, alignment, radiation tolerance evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional GNC teams in an international setting, ideal for Masters students based in France.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 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 and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• 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 GNC subsystems.
• Perform electro-optical characterization of CMOS image sensors.

Connaissances

Optics

Image sensors

Camera systems

English communication

Problem solving

Formation

Optics

Physics

Electrical Engineering

Outils

Zemax

Code V

Description du poste

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.