Senior Optical AIT Engineer — Space Imaging

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Creative and innovative environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Optical alignment

MTF concepts

PSF concepts

Cleanroom procedures

Camera integration

Education

Master’s in Optical Engineering

PhD in Optical Engineering / Physics (Optics)

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Collimators

Interferometers

MTF benches

Job description

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.