Opto-mechanics IVVQ Engineer in space products -100% (m/f/d)

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Opto-mechanics IVVQ Engineer in space products -100% (m/f/d)
in Zürich #LI-HYBRID (Ref. Nr. R0258715)

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!

Context of the role

As Opto-Mechanics IVVQ Engineer within a hardware development project you will be in charge of planning, organization, execution and documentation of all AIT related activities for opto-mechanical instruments and sub-systems. Within a project, you will lead the AIT activities and be the interface to the project management and the other disciplines like system engineering, design and product assurance.

Your mission

• Definition of assembly, integration and test activities for opto-mechanical and opto-electronic systems for space applications
• Preparation of AIT plans and procedures
• Definition of test specifications, equipment and setups required to perform the AIT activities
  
• Create, maintain, and supervise automated test environments
  
• Concepts for custom mechanical parts for AIT activities and coordination for the design of these parts with a mechanical design engineer
  
• Planning, organizing and leading the integration and test campaigns
  
• Alignment of optics and verification of performance parameters
  
• Preparation of AIT documentation
  
• Presentation of results in internal and external reviews
  
• Provide technical inputs and cost estimations for AIT to support winning proposals in close collaboration with bid teams

We look forward to that

• Bachelor or Engineering degree in Optics, Experimental-, Laser- or Applied Physics or similar with funded background in testing of optics and opto-mechanics
  
• Hands-on experience with optics and optical measurement techniques
  
• Proven experience in measuring optical performance parameters like WFE, transmission, polarization, pointing, etc.
  
• A proven experience with fiber optics and fiber optical applications
  
• You are familiar with analysis and data acquisition tools
  
• Programming skills and experience with tools like MATLAB, Python, etc.
  
• Experience in development and testing of opto-electronic equipment for space applications is a strong plus
  
• You are familiar with optic design tools like Zemax, Code V, ASAP, or others
  
• Experience in environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum) is a strong plus
  
• Experience in vacuum technology and operation of vacuum chambers is a strong plus
  
• Experience of working in clean room conditions is a strong plus
  
• You have a very command of English, both verbal and written (Min. C1 Level)
  
• You are team player in a multidisciplinary environment
  
• You can easily adapt with the requirements for working in cleanroom and dexterity for fine alignment and assemblies
  
• You are flexible and eager to work in a multicultural group

What awaits you at our location in Zurich

Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem I Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work-life balance | Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’ | Allowances for special events | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive further training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub| Regular development meetings I Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets I Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance I Free hot and cold drinks I Monthly catering allowance of CHF 90 I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are “you” We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels
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When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.
Frederic Martin
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1
​[email protected]
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