Calibration Intern

Pixxel Space; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

Pixxel Space invites applications for a Calibration Engineer Intern (6 months) to join our team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on developing algorithms to calibrate camera systems for high-precision imaging and geometric accuracy.

You will contribute to calibration planning, data analysis, and software deployment to validate imaging performance while working with optical assemblies and space-grade components.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical laboratory environments and familiarity with optical metrology tools is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of imaging systems and camera technology.
• Mechanical/hardware/software problem-solving and optimization skills.
• Experience in lens characterization and calibration methods.
• Programming experience in C++, Matlab or Python preferred.
• Exposure to thermal properties, space-qualified materials and adhesives.
• Test plans, procedures and reports for environmental tests on spacecraft.
• Familiarity with space agency standards and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new testers and critical optical components for calibration and testing.
• Participate in pre-flight calibration including geometrical, spatial and radiometric calibration, aberration characterization, stray light tests.
• Lead alignment and integration of the payload to the bus.
• Develop and deploy software that calibrates and tests imaging systems.
• Assist in commissioning and in-flight calibration.
• Analyze volume data to support engineering decisions.
• Assist QA in milestone-based checks and verification procedures for the payload.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical acumen

Camera calibration concepts

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Software development experience

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Optical Engineering

Quality Engineering

Tools

C++

Matlab

Python

Optical metrology tools

Job description

Job Summary

Role: Calibration Engineer Intern

Employment Type: Intern (6 months)

Educational Qualification: BS/MS in Mechanical or Optical Engineering or Quality Engineering; plus strong industry experience

Work Experience: Fresher with background with optical or optomechanical assemblies

Role Description

Camera Calibration Engineer responsible for developing and implementing algorithms to accurately calibrate camera systems for optimal image quality and geometric precision.

Responsibilities

• Develop new testers/critical optical components to meet design requirements for calibration and test.
• Participate in Pre flight calibration including geometrical, spatial and radiometric calibration, aberration characterisation, stray light test etc.
• Develop and lead alignment and integration of the payload to the bus
• Develop and deploy software that calibrates and tests imaging systems.
• Assist in Commissioning and in flight calibration
• Analyse volume data to provide mentorship on engineering decisions.
• Assist QA in formulating milestone based checks and verification procedures for the payload.

Desirable Skills Certifications

• Experience with working in an optical laboratory and familiarity with optical metrology tools an advantage
• Deep understanding of imaging systems camera technology.
• Mechanical/HW/SW problem solving and optimisation skill.
• Experience in lens characterisation methodology and calibration.
• Experience in image processing or software development, programming experience with C++ / Matlab / Python preferred.
• Exposure/knowledge about thermal properties, space-qualified materials and adhesives.
• Test plan, procedure, and report preparation for different environmental tests performed on spacecraft
• Well; conversant; with; quality; standards; defined; by; different; space agencies and organisations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents

Candidate Acumen

Demonstrates strong analytical and mathematical acumen with deep understanding of camera models, calibration algorithms, and system-level integration for high-precision imaging.