Optical Engineer – Space Optical Payloads

Optical Engineer – Space Optical Payloads


Diseño óptico, análisis de prestaciones, WFE, tolerancing y simulación de arquitecturas ópticas para telescopios espaciales.

Qué harás

Participarás en el diseño, análisis y validación de arquitecturas ópticas avanzadas para telescopios espaciales y payloads ópticos.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diseño y análisis óptico de arquitecturas de telescopios espaciales
• Evaluación de prestaciones ópticas y análisis de WFE
• Tolerancing óptico y análisis de sensibilidad
• Desarrollo de modelos y simulaciones ópticas
• Apoyo a actividades de metrología y ensayos ópticos
• Colaboración con ingeniería optomecánica e integración de sistemas
• Contribución a documentación técnica y propuestas de I+D

Qué buscamos

• Máster en Ingeniería Óptica, Física, Fotónica o similar
• Buena comprensión de sistemas ópticos e imagen
• Experiencia con software de diseño óptico como Zemax, Code V o similar
• Capacidad analítica y orientación a resolución de problemas
• Buen nivel de inglés escrito y hablado
• Capacidad para documentar resultados técnicos de forma clara, rigurosa y estructurada.

Valoraremos positivamente experiencia en metrología óptica, Python/Matlab para análisis de datos, óptica de precisión o instrumentación espacial.

Más allá de la aptitud técnica, buscamos actitud: curiosidad, compromiso, rigor, iniciativa y pasión por aprender. En SLIMOP creemos que la aptitud permite hacer el trabajo, pero la actitud determina cómo y con qué éxito se realiza.

Qué ofrecemos

• Trabajar en tecnología espacial real desde Galicia
• Participar en el desarrollo de telescopios espaciales de nueva generación
• Entorno NewSpace dinámico y de aprendizaje rápido
• Exposición directa a retos reales de ingeniería
• Colaboración con socios del ecosistema espacial europeo

La posición se enmarca en el programa INVESTIGO, por lo que los candidatos deberán cumplir los requisitos de elegibilidad del programa y ser menores de 30 años.

Ubicación: Vigo, Galicia
Inicio previsto: julio de 2026


Envío de candidaturas:
info@slimop.space

Optical Engineer – Space Optical Payloads

Optomechanical Engineer – Space Systems

Design and integration of precision mechanical structures for optical payloads and space systems.

What you will do

You will contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of advanced optical architectures for space telescopes and optical payloads.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Optical design and analysis of space telescope architectures
• Wavefront error analysis and optical performance evaluation
• Optical tolerancing and sensitivity analysis
• Development of optical models and simulations
• Support to optical testing and metrology activities
• Collaboration with optomechanical engineers on system integration
• Contribution to technical documentation and R&D proposals

What we are looking for

MSc in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or related field
• Solid understanding of optical systems and imaging optics
• Experience with optical design software such as Zemax, Code V or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to document technical results in a clear, rigorous and structured way.

Experience in optical metrology, Python/Matlab for data analysis, precision optics or space instrumentation will be highly valued.

Beyond technical aptitude, we are looking for attitude: curiosity, commitment, rigor, initiative and passion for learning. At SLIMOP, we believe that aptitude allows you to do the job, but attitude determines how well and how successfully you do it.

What we offer

• Work on real space technology from Galicia
• Participation in the development of next-generation space telescopes
• Fast-learning NewSpace startup environment
• Direct exposure to real engineering challenges
• Collaboration with partners across the European space ecosystem

This position is supported by the INVESTIGO research programme. Candidates must comply with the programme’s eligibility requirements and be under 30 years old.

Location: Vigo, Galicia
Expected start date: julio de 2026


Interested candidates: contact SLIMOP Space or send your CV to info@slimop.space

Optical Engineer – Space Optical Payloads

Optical Systems & Test Engineer

Laboratory integration, optical alignment, metrology, data acquisition and experimental validation of prototypes. Precision for optical payloads and space systems.

What you will do

You will contribute to the experimental integration and validation of optical technologies for space telescopes and advanced optical payloads.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setup and operation of optical test benches
• Optical alignment and laboratory integration
• Optical metrology and measurement campaigns
• Data acquisition and experimental data analysis
• Documentation of test results
• Support to prototype development and validation activities
• Collaboration with optical and optomechanical engineering teams
• Support to the preparation of R&D proposals, technical documentation, progress reports, and technical justification of funded projects.

What we are looking for

• MSc in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electronics or related STEM field
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation
• Experience with data acquisition
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to document technical results in a clear, rigorous and structured way.

Experience in optical metrology techniques, Python/Matlab for data analysis or laboratory automation will be highly valued.

This profile requires hands, mind and attitude: precision in the laboratory, technical judgement to interpret results and the energy to continuously improve prototypes. At SLIMOP, we believe that aptitude allows you to do the job, but attitude determines how well and how successfully you do it. We are looking for people with curiosity, commitment, rigor and passion for building space technology from the lab.

What we offer

• Direct work on advanced optical technologies from Galicia
• Hands-on laboratory experience applied to space
• Participation in real space technology development
• Growth within a European deep-tech startup
• Exposure to real integration, metrology and validation challenges

This position is supported by the INVESTIGO research programme. Candidates must comply with the programme’s eligibility requirements and be under 30 years old.

Location: Vigo, Galicia
Expected start date: julio de 2026


Interested candidates: contact SLIMOP Space or send your CV to info@slimop.space