Optical Design Engineer
Leiden,
Netherlands
Here at Science [&] Technology, we push technological boundaries with the aim of providing cutting-edge technology and data solutions to create a safer, healthier and more efficient living environment. We see ourselves to be a technological and innovative partner for all companies that strive for a better life on Earth and beyond by supporting local teams with our talent acquisition and high tech project work. We are currently looking for an Optical Design Engineer located in Leiden in the space domain to work on instrument design and integration for atmosphere monitoring like previous projects; Omi and Tropomi.
Your Role
These are some of the
responsibilities of the role you will be taking on as an Optical Design
Engineer:
- Study
the requirements of optical systems and sub-systems from customers and convert
them into necessary optical design parameters;
- Optimization
of optical systems and sub-systems designs, perform required analyses and
prepare verification plans;
- Work
in multi-disciplinary team with mechanical, thermal design and AIT experts in
solving challenging design problems;
- Responsible for specifying the optical components for production that meets the design requirements;
- Document
the designs in detailed design reports;
- Analyze the final test results and report your findings and recommendations in the test report.
Your Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated Optical Design Engineer to join a team of seasoned professionals and take responsibility for the innovation, creativity, and proactiveness of the projects. We are looking for someone with following characteristics:
- Hands-on experience (~2 years) in using the optical design tools like Zemax OpticStudio, Code-V or equivalent in optimizing and analyzing optical designs;
- Shall
be able to independently work on the optimization of optical designs and
perform analysis like tolerances and stray light;
- Experience
in working on design and development of space optics-instrumentation;
- Knowledge
of MATLAB and/or Python to program automation of analyses;
- Good written and spoken communication skills;
- EU
nationality, or a valid work permit for the Netherlands.
Interested?
Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl, or apply directly through our website! Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.
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