Optical AIT Engineer

• Job Location: Munich, Germany
• Type: Contract
• Posted: 03/05/2023

Optical AIT Engineer
YourTasks
• Develop optical alignment and test strategies for entire instruments or subsystems
• Negotiate and align our AIT plans and requirements with optical and system designers
• Specify and procure the needed optical equipment (OGSE - Optical ground support equipment)
• Quantify the performance of our approaches in technical budgets
• Align and cooperate with other AIT disciplines (mechanical, electrical, system)
• Develop, plan and document the detailed processes for the cleanroom activities
• Execute the OAIT activities in the cleanroom and at external facilities
• Present our results to the project and customers
• Travel all over Europe to visit customers, suppliers and test facilities
Your Qualifications
• University degree or PhD in Technical Optics, Physics, Space Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Either graduate or several years of experience in space or precision optics
• Optics & optical metrology (wavefront measurements, light sources, lasers, detectors, imaging systems, lenses and mirrors) from ultraviolet to far infrared
• High-precision positioning systems (hexapods, stages etc.)
• Numerical data handling and scripted commanding of measurement setups (e.g. Matlab, Python, EDEN)
Options:
• Optical design software (Zemax, ASAP)
• Optical and mechanical tolerance
• 3D metrology instruments and software (laser trackers, theodolites, CMM, spatial analyzers)
• Knowledge of optical fabrication & coating technology
• Procurement of complex optical equipment, experience with cost and lead time
• Good understanding of precision mechanics & drawings
• Experience in clean rooms (ISO5 / Class 100)
• Experience in leading a small technical team without disciplinary power
• Small project management experience

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