Optical Engineer

We are looking for an Optical Engineer on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, to join their Optics Section. The selected candidate should show integrity and professionalism.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Follow-up of optical instrument design aspects and support to the development of optical subsystems;
• Provision of expert technical support to ESA projects and studies for the development of optical space instrumentation throughout all project phases;
• Definition and review of all optical system engineering aspects, including requirements, both at system and subsystem level, internal and external interfaces, and engineering budgets;
• Participation in project reviews - evaluation of procurement proposals;
• Contribution to design/optical related performance improvement, in particular, by identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• Development of mathematical models and simulations of optical instruments;
• Definition and follow-up of instrument on-ground test and calibration activities and of in-orbit commissioning;
• Contribution to lab activities.

• Master or PhD in Physics or Optical Engineering;
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience;
• Project and/or industrial experience in the design, engineering and testing and verification of various types of optical instrumentation;
• Solid experience in precision optical measurements at system, sub-assembly and component level;
• Good technical judgement;
• Good analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience in space project work, and of operations in a cleanroom environment;
• Knowledge and or experience in the use and application of the ISO 9000 series or ISO 17025 standard for quality management of test laboratories;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.