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Camera and Optical System Engineer

Toulouse, France

Job Type

Full Time

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendezvous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. Our key projects include "Orbit Guard" a nanosatellite capable of monitoring objects in GEO orbit, and "Endurance" a docking service extending customer satellites' lifespans by 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Camera and Optical System Engineer to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will specialize in designing, developing, and qualifying advanced optical payloads for space applications, with a strong focus on opto-mechanics, electro-optics,  electronics, and qualification testing in space environments. You will also play a key role to oversee quality control and ensure successful delivery.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced and innovative environment, driving solutions that push the boundaries of space exploration and imaging systems.

Job Description

Technical Responsibilities

  • Design and Development:

    • Collaborate in the development of navigation and sensor hardware requirements from system level specifications with flow downs to subsystem and component levels,

    • Assist in the design of camera hardware architecture for space optical payloads,

    • Lead or perform opto-mechanical analysis, including thermal and structural impact on optical system performance,

  • Performance Qualification and Testing:

    • Contribute or lead procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance testing, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of component hardware (optomechanics, electronics, optics),

    • Define the optical payload’s alignment procedure and performance qualification plan, leveraging optical calibration testbeds to validate resolution and alignment,

    • Guide and perform electro-optical characterization of CMOS image sensor,

    • Guide and perform environmental testing including laboratory and flight testing of the full system (shock/vibration, thermal vacuum, radiation etc) to validate top-level system performance and ensure compliance with ECSS norms and mission requirements.

  • Integration with Electronics and Systems:

    • Work closely with electronics engineers to integrate optical payloads with imaging sensors and electronic board,

    • Validate and optimize optical system interfaces with spacecraft systems to ensure seamless integration and functionality.


Project Management and Quality Assurance Responsibilities

  • Project Oversight:

    • Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure the quality-controlled delivery of optical payloads on schedule and within scope,

    • Serve as a liaison between multidisciplinary teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective problem resolution.

  • Quality Control and Acceptance Testing:

    • Define and implement acceptance test procedures to validate end-to-end system performance before delivery,

    • Oversee documentation and reporting of results from optical qualification and acceptance tests, ensuring adherence to ECSS norms and quality standards.

Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Strong system design, development and testing skills,

  • Strong understanding of opto-mechanical materials, space-grade hardware,

  • Proficiency in environmental testing standards and procedures (ECSS, NASA, MIL Standards), including radiation hardening,

  • Expertise in optical tolerance analysis (ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, or LightTools, etc) or opto-mechanical simulation for imaging systems (Soliworks, Catia, ect.)

  • Experience with optical calibration testbeds for optical performance and image quality characterization,

  • Familiarity with imaging sensors (CCD/CMOS), electronics, and their integration into optical systems.


Soft Skills

  • Good technical project management skills, with experience managing resources, schedules, and deliverables in a fast-paced startup environment.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to the challenges of a startup environment.


Educational Background and Experience

  • 5+ years of system engineering experience designing, integrating, testing, and qualifying space optical payloads,

  • Master’s, or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

What we offer

  • The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

  • A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

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Contact

FRANCE

 

Infinite Orbits SAS

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8 Rue des Trente Six Ponts, 31000

Toulouse

SINGAPORE

 

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.


1 North Bridge Rd, 30 00 High Street Centre, Singapore 179094

UNITED STATES

 

Infinite Orbits Inc.

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2140 S Dupont Highway Camden, DE 19934-1249

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