Optical Test Engineer: Space Imaging & Metrology

ICEYE; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ICEYE Oy in Warsaw is seeking an Optical Engineer to own the optical test and metrology strategy for imaging systems across components, alignment and qualification. You will design, build and maintain test benches (interferometric benches, MTF and image quality measurement) and verify performance against requirements.

You will develop automated test software (Python/MATLAB), work with designers and systems engineers, and turn results into clear findings that inform design decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing imaging optics across product lifecycle (manufacturing to qualification).
• Knowledge of optical measurement techniques (interferometry, wavefront, MTF, image quality).
• Knowledge of detector side: focal plane and detector assemblies.
• Strong skills in instrument control and data analysis (Python or MATLAB), with automation bias.
• Solid understanding of calibration, traceability and measurement uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the optical test and metrology strategy for imaging systems, subassemblies, alignment, integration and qualification.
• Design, build and maintain optical test set-ups including interferometric benches and MTF/image quality measurement.
• Measure and verify optical performance against requirements (wavefront error, MTF, focus, distortion, boresight, radiometric response, stray light).
• Support precision alignment and assembly with metrology (dimensional measurement, tolerance verification).
• Plan and run environmental qualification testing with optical performance checks; analyze results.

Skills

Imaging optics testing

Interferometry

Wavefront measurements

MTF

Detector characterization

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Calibration & uncertainty

Technical writing

Tools

Interferometric benches

MTF measurement setup

Job description

ICEYE Oy in Warsaw is seeking an Optical Engineer to own the optical test and metrology strategy for imaging systems across components, alignment and qualification. You will design, build and maintain test benches (interferometric benches, MTF and image quality measurement) and verify performance against requirements.

You will develop automated test software (Python/MATLAB), work with designers and systems engineers, and turn results into clear findings that inform design decisions.