Space Optomechanical Engineer: Precision Optical Payloads

NewSpace Technical; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Technical in Toulouse is seeking an Optomechanical Engineer to design, develop and integrate high-performance optical instruments for space applications. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams from concept through qualification, in a challenging, highly technical environment.

You will work on optomechanical design, precision assemblies and thermal management for space payloads, contributing to flawless integration, testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optomechanics or related discipline.
• Experience in optomechanical design and precision mechanical engineering for optical instruments.
• Strong understanding of tolerancing, precision assemblies and dimensional stability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optomechanical assemblies for advanced optical payloads and space-based instruments.
• Perform mechanical design, modelling and detailed engineering of precision structures and mounts.
• Ensure designs meet alignment, stability, stiffness, mass and thermal performance requirements.
• Conduct structural and thermal assessments under demanding environmental conditions.
• Support integration and alignment of optical components within mechanical assemblies.
• Contribute to assembly, integration and testing (AIT) and environmental qualification activities.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure robust designs.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specifications and verification reports.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and process improvements.

Skills

Optomechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

Thermal analysis

Tolerance analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Optomechanics degree

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

NewSpace Technical in Toulouse is seeking an Optomechanical Engineer to design, develop and integrate high-performance optical instruments for space applications. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams from concept through qualification, in a challenging, highly technical environment.

You will work on optomechanical design, precision assemblies and thermal management for space payloads, contributing to flawless integration, testing and documentation.