Optics Engineer

Optics Engineer

SATLANTIS

Bilbao, Spain

As an Optics Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and validating Optical systems for space instrumentation, transforming requirements into robust, flight-ready solutions that perform flawlessly in orbit.

Your mission

Your mission will be to design, analyze, and validate high-performance Optical systems for space instruments, ensuring they meet demanding technical requirements and deliver reliable performance throughout the mission lifetime.

Your work will directly impact the quality, robustness, and success of SATLANTIS’ Optical payloads in orbit.

You will:

• Design Optical systems based on instrument-level requirements, balancing performance, feasibility, and robustness;
• Study and evaluate different Optical design configurations, selecting optimal solutions through trade-off analyses;
• Perform detailed Optical simulations and analyses, including image quality, stray light, and STOP analyses;
• Design and implement AIV setups and procedures for optomechanical systems;
• Produce clear and rigorous technical documentation, including calculations, analyses, test results, reports, and presentations;
• Act as a technical interface with customers and suppliers, both nationally and internationally.

What will set you up for success

• A strong foundation in optics: A degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering with a specialization in optics gives you the theoretical and practical base to excel in complex Optics designs;
• Experience designing Optical systems: Previous work in Optical system design (ideally for space instrumentation) helps you navigate performance constraints and environmental challenges with confidence;
• Image quality expertise: Familiarity with metrics such as MTF, PSF, and WFE allows you to assess and optimize system performance effectively;
• Broad spectral understanding: Experience with Optical sensors in the VIS, SWIR, and/or thermal ranges strengthens your ability to work across diverse payload needs;
• Analytical mindset and rigor: You approach simulations, analyses, and documentation with precision, clarity, and attention to detail;
• Advanced studies as a plus: A Master’s or PhD in Optics Engineering is highly valued and will accelerate your impact on complex projects.