Optical Systems AIT Engineer

I am working with a privately owned and an independent system engineering SME that focuses on optical instrumentation for the European space market, serving customers with design, engineering and AIT (Assembly, Integration and Testing) of ground support equipment and flight hardware.

The facilities are dedicated to integration and testing account for ISO5, ISO6 and ISO7 cleanroom areas equipped with quality and metrology instrumentation to support opto-mechanical integration and verification; TVAC facility with double cooling circuit; an Electrostatic-discharge Protected Area (EPA) optical lab equipped with instrumentation operating in the range between VIS to LWIR range for breadboarding activities; thermometry calibration and vibration monitoring equipment are also inhouse. They are an ISO 9001 certified organization. The facilities are embedded in the premises of a top Swiss Lab which notably augments the quality and range of our services to customers and partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experinced Optical System / AIT Engineer with an opto-mechanical background (in space). Ideally, he or she will have hands-on expertise with:

Hands on design, engineering and testing of free space optical instrumentation and systems for space devoted applications and industry.
Conceptual and detailed design and analysis of opto-mechanical subsystems.
Guiding thermo-mechanical analyses and interpreting results in view of system optical performance.
AIT planning and execution in controlled environments (use of clean rooms and TVC) under space regulations starting from 3D/2D drawings.
Generating CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
Executing technical procurement of optical / mechanical components with international suppliers and inspecting the parts at arrival for acceptance.
Supporting the further development and improvement of technical processes, aiming at providing services for optical instrumentation for space.

PROFILE:

Professional expertise in space engineering domain 10+ years.
Expertise in optical instrumentation domain 10+ years.
Background in dispersive and/or FTS spectrometry is an asset.
Ability to trade-off technical, schedule and financial requirements
Entrepreneurial mindset is an asset.
Knowledge of space related development, processes and qualification aspects.
Knowledge of product assurance and quality assurance aspects is an asset.
Demonstrated sensitiveness to the level of tolerancing required for precision opto-mechanical systems.
Hands-on experience in working with ZEMAX is mandatory. Experiences of FRED is an asset.
Proven experimental and testing expertise.
Ability to support and complement the design team in AIT related issues.
Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical / opto-mechanical engineering, including design and analysis best practice to mitigate thermo-mechanical and mechanical stress issues.
Ability to organize, design and execute an optical / opto-mechanical test plan including the necessary equipment and infrastructure.
Ability to critically assess the measurements results before reporting.
Hands on experienced in working with optical laboratory metrology within cleanroom environment.
Experience in operating in Thermal Vacuum Chamber conditions is an asset.
Familiar with handling instrumentation data flow (including command, acquisition and post treatment).
Willingness to learn and adapt to new interfaces/software.
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a Swiss National language is an asset.
Swiss or EU nationality.
We are looking forward for candidates being very well able to integrate in teams and willingly to take on responsibility for successful working and good social cooperation.
One of your competences should be characterised by autonomous working driven by your analytical thinking skills and target-oriented, constructive behaviour to get things done on time.

INTERESTED? Please send your Curriculum Vitae to or apply direct throught this advertisement.

They are a leading industrial player in the space sector, provides intrinsically motivated individuals with a dynamic, exciting, and challenging work environment every day. The team offers favorable labor conditions, and the position is available immediately.