Research Associate - Astrophotonic Instrumentation
Core
Lead the development of new astronomical instrumentation based on fiber optic and photonic chip technologies for the TESERACT CubeSat mission.
Role type
Senior IC instrumentation scientist/engineer (astrophotonics)
Builds
A multi-object spectral characterization instrument for biosignature detection on Earth-like exoplanets
Domain
Astronomy / Astrophotonics / Space Systems
Required skills
Integral field unit (IFU) design and integration, Fiber-coupling and alignment, Optical design and alignment, Photonic chip characterization, On-sky commissioning, Optical component selection
Preferred skills
CubeSat payload engineering, Adaptive optic systems, Photonic integrated circuits, Laser and detector integration
Technologies
Zemax, OpticStudio, Code V, Fiber optics, Microlens arrays
Responsibilities
Design and integrate integral field spectroscopy feed systems, Perform fiber-coupling and beam-remapping optics, Characterize photonic devices at visible and near-infrared wavelengths, Conduct on-sky validation on ground-based telescopes, Collaborate with international research centers, Develop software for data acquisition and instrument control
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC