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