Optical AIT Intern

Digantara; India; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Digantara in Bangalore is seeking a passionate optical engineer to develop reliable mechanical systems for satellite subsystems. The role focuses on optics assembly, alignment, and testing with hands-on experience in optical benches and interferometers.

You will assemble lenses and mounts, perform precision alignment, and conduct rigorous optical tests while documenting results. The position is based in Hebbal, Bangalore with a work-from-office mode and opportunities to advance in a cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of geometrical optics and optical systems.
• Academic/project exposure to optical benches, interferometers, collimators, MTF measurements, or optical alignment is an advantage.
• Strong interest in optical system assembly, alignment, testing, and characterization.
• Willingness to learn hands-on optical testing and alignment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical lenses, mirrors, filters and mechanical fixtures & mounts as per optical drawings and work instructions.
• Apply adhesives, spacers, shims, and alignment features according to process specifications.
• Integrate optical assemblies into opto-mechanical structures, barrels, or sensor modules.
• Perform precision alignment using collimators and optical benches.
• Perform torque-controlled fastener tightening to avoid stress on lenses and mirrors.
• Conduct optical tests such as MTF, centration, focus accuracy, collimation, bore sighting, stray light checks.
• Verify compliance with centration error, air gaps, wavefront error, and surface quality.
• Follow strict contamination control procedures when handling coated optics.
• Document test results, maintain build reports, and generate inspection records.

Skills

Optics fundamentals

Mechanical assembly

Alignment testing

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Optics/Physics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Optical benches

Interferometers

Collimators

MTF measurements

Profilometers

Adhesive bonding equipment

Job description

Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across regimes, allowing end users to have actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness.

Digantara is looking for a passionate engineer who can develop reliable and robust mechanical systems for satellite subsystems.

Why Us:

• Competitive incentives, galvanizing workspace, blazing team, frequent outings—pretty much everything you have heard about a startup + you get to work on space technology.




• Hustle in a well-funded startup allowing you to take charge of your responsibilities and create your moonshot.

Ideal Candidate:

A motivated fresher with a strong foundation in optics and an interest in optical system assembly, alignment, and testing. Academic projects or laboratory exposure to electro-optical systems or telescopes is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble optical lenses, mirrors, filters and mechanical fixtures & mounts as per optical drawings and work instructions.




• Apply adhesives, spacers, shims, and alignment features following process specifications.




• Integrate optical assemblies into opto-mechanical structures, barrels, or sensor modules.




• Perform precision alignment using collimators and optical benches.




• Perform torque-controlled fastener tightening to avoid stress on lenses and mirrors.




• Conduct optical tests such as MTF, centration, focus accuracy, collimation, bore sighting, stray light checks.




• Verify compliance with specifications including centration error, air gaps, wavefront error, and surface quality.




• Follow strict contamination control procedures when handling coated optics.




• Document test results, maintain build reports, and generate inspection records

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field.




• Fresh graduates / entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.




• Basic understanding of geometrical optics, optical systems, and optical components.




• Academic or project experience with optical benches, interferometers, collimators, MTF measurements, or optical alignment is an advantage.




• Strong interest in optical system assembly, alignment, testing, and characterization.




• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn hands-on optical testing and alignment techniques.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of optical components: Lenses, Filters, Mirrors, Apertures.




• Basic knowledge of optical system assembly, alignment, and handling; hands-on academic/project experience is an advantage.




• Familiarity with adhesive bonding/curing and optical alignment techniques is desirable.




• Ability to read optical and mechanical drawings.




• Basic understanding or academic exposure to metrology and optical testing tools, such as interferometers, collimators, and profilometers.

General Requirements

• Ability to work in a mission-focused, operational environment




• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions




• Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team




• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule




• Writing and delivering technical documents and briefings




• Verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills




• Travel occasionally as necessary

Location:Hebbal, Bangalore

Mode of Work: WFO