Senior Optical Engineer for Space Projects

vor 4 Wochen

Seefeld, Deutschland OHB Vollzeit

Join OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen

Senior Optical Engineer Design and Analyses (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Optical Engineer to join our team in Oberpfaffenhofen. As a key member of our optical department, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of optical systems and instruments for current and future space projects. Your expertise in optics and experience in interfacing with other engineering disciplines will be essential in driving design decisions and ensuring the success of our space missions.

Your Responsibilities

  • Design and develop optical systems and products for European and German space missions
  • Coordinate optical design, development, integration, and test activities with other engineering disciplines and technical managers
  • Perform and lead optical design, analysis, including tolerancing from early concept to final product
  • Define, lead, and conduct trade studies to suggest principal optical design choices and drive design decisions
  • Define technical requirements for optical systems, sub-systems, and components
  • Develop optical verification methods, integration, and alignment strategies, and establish error and performance budgets
  • Information exchange with customers and subcontractors at the technical level

Your Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent qualification in optics, physics, engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Strong knowledge in optics with senior expertise in optical modeling and simulation using optical design software like ZEMAX or Code V
  • Excellent knowledge of imaging systems, telescopes, spectrometers, and interferometers for space applications covering a broad spectral range
  • Experience in interfacing with other engineering disciplines like mechanical, structural, and thermal engineering
  • Fluent proficiency in spoken and written English

Optional Skills

  • Knowledge on detector technologies (CMOS, CCDs, Bolometers) as interface to the optical chain of a space instrument
  • Programming skills (Python, Matlab)
  • Experience with straylight design and analysis (FRED, ASAP or similar)
  • Experience in hands-on work for optical alignment and testing of optical instruments
  • Knowledge in collaboration with manufacturers of optical elements like lenses, mirrors, and optical coatings

We Offer

  • Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
  • Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
  • Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
  • Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
  • Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
  • Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
  • Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
  • Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
  • Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
  • Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
  • Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development

Become part of our international team

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our team in Oberpfaffenhofen. If you are passionate about optics and space exploration, and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. Don't worry if you don't meet all the requirements - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches.

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