SPICA-FT Fringe Tracker Operations Engineer

Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur; Nice; Hybrid; EUR 33,480; Full time

Job summary

Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur in Nice seeks a PhD-level researcher for a 9-month contract focused on operating the SPICA-FT fringe tracker. The role involves routine operation, performance optimization of the instrument, and collaboration with technical teams. Candidates must possess expertise in fringe tracking activities and data analysis, along with flexible working hours for remote operations. Competitive salary of approximately 3000 euros per month is offered.

Qualifications

• PhD required with expertise in fringe tracking and optical devices.
• Experience in data analysis and simulations is essential.
• Strong understanding of atmospheric conditions affecting fringes.

Responsibilities

• Routine operation of SPICA-FT on CHARA Array.
• Conduct weekly tests in collaboration with CHARA team.
• Optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Implement reference vectors in algorithms and validate operations.
• Contribute to the commissioning of PLC chips.

Skills

Fringe tracking activities

Data analysis

Simulations of operation

Optical testbenches

Atmospheric dispersion effects knowledge

Education

PhD

Job description

Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur in Nice seeks a PhD-level researcher for a 9-month contract focused on operating the SPICA-FT fringe tracker. The role involves routine operation, performance optimization of the instrument, and collaboration with technical teams. Candidates must possess expertise in fringe tracking activities and data analysis, along with flexible working hours for remote operations. Competitive salary of approximately 3000 euros per month is offered.