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.