Optical Engineer
About the Role As an Optical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the image quality of our cutting-edge spaceborne optical missions. Leveraging your expertise in optics, you’ll tackle complex challenges across both orbital operations and ground-based verification—driving innovation and ensuring mission success. Job Responsibilities • Development and operation of ground verification systems, including the design, prototyping, and assembly of new devices to enhance calibration and testing workflows. • Software design and automation of the verification systems. • Data acquisition and analysis during the test campaign. • Calibration and troubleshooting support during initial operations after launch. • Collaboration with various departments (hardware engineers, image analysis engineers, business team) for image quality optimization. • Participation in the assembly of mission components and various tests. Mandatory Requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher in science and engineering. • Basic knowledge of Python and experience in automating systems. • Experience in working in an laboratory environment. • Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to drive projects forward. Favorable Skills / Experiences • Fluence in Linear Algebra. • Basic knowledge of Optics. • Knowledge and hands-on experience in wave optics, including interferometers • Experience in using optical design software such as Zemax and CODEV. • Experience in mechanical CAD. • Experience of optical instruments and its calibration. • Knowledge of remote sensing. • Business level Japanese. • Technical communication skills in English. Apply tot his job