Calibration/Validation Engineer (Optical Systems)

Calibration/Validation Engineer (Optical Systems)

AIRMO

Berlin, Germany

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Calibration/Validation Engineer based in Berlin for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end calibration/validation strategy: ground calibration, in-orbit calibration, and performance monitoring.
• Defines calibration equipment needs, procedures, reference targets, uncertainty budgets, and data products for Cal/Val.
• Works with pipeline team to ensure calibration parameters are ingestible and versioned; validates “truth” comparisons.
• Leads cal campaigns during AIT/TVAC and supports early ops calibration commissioning.
• Key outputs: Cal/Val plan, uncertainty budget, calibration datasets, acceptance metrics, commissioning checklist.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and validating algorithms for optical/infrared instruments.
• Extensive knowledge of radiative transfer, spectroscopy, and data processing techniques.
• Experience with remote sensing applications, particularly in environmental monitoring.
• Strong programming skills in high-level languages such as Python, and proficiency with Linux.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• Experience with satellite and airborne imaging systems is highly desirable.

Nice To Have

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, simulation, and automation of optical systems.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong fundamental understanding of spectrography
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech