Calibration Engineer

4 hours, 9 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Quality Assurance and Testing
Weekday

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Construction & Engineering
11-50
Founded 2020

Description

  • Develop, implement, and validate calibration algorithms for camera and imaging systems.
  • Conduct pre-flight geometric, spatial, radiometric, aberration, and stray-light calibration activities.
  • Characterise lenses and evaluate optical performance, including Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measurements.
  • Develop test systems and optical components to support calibration and verification requirements.
  • Lead and support optical payload alignment and integration with spacecraft buses.
  • Develop software tools and apply image processing to calibrate, test, and improve imaging systems.
  • Analyse engineering and imaging data to identify deviations, recommend corrective actions, and guide technical decisions.
  • Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and verification documentation for spacecraft environmental and payload testing.
  • Collaborate across mechanical, hardware, software, and optical engineering teams to resolve integration and performance issues.
  • Support commissioning and in-flight calibration activities throughout the mission lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field, with relevant industry experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in space-quality engineering and hands-on work with optical or optomechanical assemblies.
  • Experience with camera calibration, camera models, imaging systems, calibration algorithms, and image-quality evaluation.
  • Knowledge of optical design principles, lens characterisation, and Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measurement.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical ability to interpret complex engineering and imaging data.
  • Experience troubleshooting and optimising mechanical, hardware, and software systems.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications, design documents, and engineering data.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and test documentation.
  • Experience using optical metrology instruments in an optical laboratory (preferred).
  • Programming experience with C++, MATLAB, or Python for calibration, image processing, or engineering analysis (preferred).

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