Optics Design Intern

SatSure Analytics India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Earth Observation company in India is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for a role involving the design of optical payloads for satellite missions. Responsibilities include supporting the design of optical systems, assisting in testing and assembly, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate is pursuing a B.Tech in Engineering Physics or an M.Tech/M.Sc.Tech in Optical Engineering. This is a 3-month position with a possibility for extension into a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in B.Tech in Engineering Physics or M.Tech / M.Sc.Tech in Optical Engineering or Photonics.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of optical systems for electro-optical payloads.
• Assist in assembly, alignment, integration, and testing of optical payloads.
• Participate in concept and methodology development for payloads.
• Perform optical analysis, documentation, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during development.

Skills

Understanding of geometrical optics

Basic knowledge of reflective and refractive optical systems

Fundamentals of aberration theory and image formation

Introductory understanding of radiometry and photometry

Awareness of stray light and scattering mechanisms

Basic exposure to ray tracing and spot diagrams

Understanding of optical alignment and testing principles

Stray light

Ray tracing

PSF analysis

MTF

Tolerance concepts

Optical alignment

Testing principles

Education

B.Tech in Engineering Physics

M.Tech/M.Sc.Tech in Optical Engineering or Photonics

MSc.Tech in Photonics

Job description

KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India. As an analytics-first payload innovator, we specialize in building next-generation, high-resolution, multispectral payloads with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities.

Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of building applications across sectors like Utilities, Agriculture, Aviation, BFSI, and Climate Action, KaleidEO also provides end-to-end EO solutions—from payload development and launch to mission operations and data analytics.

This role will actively contribute to the design of Optical Payloads (both reflective and refractive telescopes) or Test setups for EO satellite missions. The role involves hands‑on engineering exposure and close collaboration with experienced optics and systems engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of optical systems for electro‑optical payloads and optical test setups
• Assist in assembly, alignment, integration, and testing of optical payloads
• Participate in concept development and methodology development for payloads or test configurations
• Perform optical analysis, documentation, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during development and testing phases

Qualifications

Pursuing B.Tech in Engineering Physics or M.Tech / M.Sc.Tech in Optical Engineering or Photonics

Skills

• Strong understanding of geometrical optics and physical optics
• Basic knowledge of reflective and refractive optical systems
• Fundamentals of aberration theory and image formation
• Introductory understanding of radiometry and photometry
• Awareness of stray light and scattering mechanisms (theoretical level)
• Basic exposure to ray tracing, spot diagrams, PSF, MTF, and tolerance concepts
• Understanding of optical alignment and testing principles (collimation, focus, tilt, decentre)

Selection Process

Resume shortlisting

Technical interview

Duration: 3 months with performance‑based extension leading to a full‑time position