Space Optics Engineer – Design, Test & Integration

NewSpace Technical; Lazio; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NewSpace Technical in Northern Italy is seeking an Optical Engineer (Space Optics) to join a multidisciplinary team designing, developing, integrating, and testing high-performance optical systems for space missions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, systems, electronics, and manufacturing engineers throughout concept to verification, with a focus on precision optics, modelling, alignment, and vendor reviews, in a permanent, full-time hybrid role.

Competenze

• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in optical engineering.
• Experience designing and analysing precision optical systems.
• Knowledge of optical modelling and performance analysis.
• Experience with optical alignment and laboratory test setups.
• Understanding of optical metrology techniques.
• Proficiency with Zemax optical design software.
• Familiarity with stray-light analysis tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Design and develop optical systems and optical assemblies for aerospace applications.
• Perform optical modelling, performance analysis, and engineering trade-off studies.
• Conduct tolerance analyses and optimise designs for manufacture and integration.
• Define optical performance budgets and verification approaches.
• Develop optical alignment concepts, procedures, and test methodologies.
• Specify optical components and support supplier selection and technical reviews.
• Support assembly, integration, alignment, and environmental testing activities.
• Carry out optical performance assessments and radiometric analyses.
• Produce clear engineering documentation, including design reports, test procedures, and technical specifications.
• Work closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and project stakeholders throughout development.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

Strumenti

Zemax

Optical metrology tools

Descrizione del lavoro

NewSpace Technical in Northern Italy is seeking an Optical Engineer (Space Optics) to join a multidisciplinary team designing, developing, integrating, and testing high-performance optical systems for space missions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, systems, electronics, and manufacturing engineers throughout concept to verification, with a focus on precision optics, modelling, alignment, and vendor reviews, in a permanent, full-time hybrid role.