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Lead optical design engineer space laser communication
2018-06-01 14:26:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. Role Responsibilities We are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for communications architectures. An opportunity to join this exciting team is available for an innovative, ambitious and experienced talent with a strong background in Optical Design Engineering and technical leadership to drive this forward and augment our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for endtoend design of optical subsystems as well as simulation development of optical systems from concept all the way through to manufacture. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Integration and demonstration for a laser communication terminal. Ownership of design documentation for optical subsystems. Aiding in requirements and architecture definition including trade analysis. Working with AIT engineer to define and implement assembly and integration, and test procedures for optical subsystems Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. Required skills experience Experience designing and developing optical systems within the space industry, using Zemax with system optimisation Sequential, nonsequential desirable. Experience with optical calibration and alignment, and procedure definition. Optomechanical design and analysis for mass constrained systems. Integration of optical systems into products, payloads. Validation and verification of optical systems including testing. Understanding of key performance characteristics of laser, receiver for optical communication.Experience with requirements definition and tradeoff analysis for optical systems. Familiarityawareness of laser safety, regulations and clean room maintenance. Educated to degree level or equivalent in applied optics or Physics optics and 3 years related work experience. Positive attitude and, selfdriven and interested in working in a startup environment.Independent, quick learner, can structure and show initiatives to thoroughly evaluate and solve problems from different angles. Desirable additional skillsexperience Hands on lab experience working with IR lasers. Experience designing for manufacture. Strong focus on delivery. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. How to apply Please visit httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr and select the roles youre interested in. For questions please write to applications at archangel dot works. For questions please contact applications at archangel dot works. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached. We currently dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. Strictly No Agencies
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