Space Optics Intern: Imaging, Calibration & Alignment

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

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.