Darwin Recruitment are hiring for a Camera & Optical System Engineer on behalf of a company that was founded in 2017 and are a NewSpace company from Toulouse pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. Their mission is to provide geostationary operators with all the in-orbit services they need, from the inspection of their assets to the extension of their lifespan and the management of the end of life phase.

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.

Technical Responsibilities

* 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

* 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.

* 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

* 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.

* 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.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey

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