CareerPlan

Optical Engineer (Test/Metrology)

WarsawFull-time2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid

Core

Prove that ICEYE's next generation of spaceborne imaging systems performs as designed by building test methods, set-ups, and measurement strategies to verify optical performance from components to complete system qualification.

Role type

Senior IC optical test and metrology engineer (spaceborne imaging)

Builds

Optical test set-ups (interferometric benches, MTF, image quality measurement, detector characterization benches) and automated test/analysis software for spaceborne imaging systems.

Domain

Defense & Intelligence / Space Systems / Optical Engineering

Required skills

Optical measurement techniques (interferometry, wavefront, MTF), detector characterization, instrument control and data analysis (Python/MATLAB), calibration and traceability, technical writing, environmental qualification testing

Preferred skills

Space-qualified hardware testing, stray light analysis, radiometric calibration, satellite system integration

Technologies

Interferometric benches, MTF measurement tools, detector characterization benches, Python, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Define and own optical test and metrology strategy; Design, build and maintain optical test set-ups; Measure and verify optical system performance; Support precision alignment and assembly with metrology; Plan and run environmental qualification testing; Develop automated test and analysis software; Turn test results into clear findings for designers; Write test procedures and lead non-conformance investigations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC