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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Optical Analysis and Design Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCannes, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school or a doctorate in optics, photonics, or instrumentation.
  • Ideally, 3 to 5 years of experience in the design and analysis of complex optical systems.
  • Experience designing and analyzing mirror-based and/or lens-based optical systems.
  • Knowledge of optical architectures used in space instruments.
  • Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of instrumental optics.
  • Proficiency with optical design and simulation tools such as CODE V, MATLAB, or Python.
  • Experience with stray-light modeling tools such as FRED, LightTools, or ASAP.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design of optical architectures for space instruments covering ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and thermal infrared domains.
  • Conduct optical performance analyses and tolerance studies to ensure mission requirements are met.
  • Evaluate ground and in-flight performance, including resolution, aberrations, optical transmission, spectral dispersion, stray light, and image quality.
  • Contribute to drafting technical specifications for optical equipment and components.
  • Support integration, validation, and test teams during development and qualification phases.
  • Contribute to the technical monitoring of optical equipment throughout the development cycle.
  • Work on research and technology activities and preliminary projects (Phases 0/A/B), as well as programs in production (Phases C/D).

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes for optical components and equipment.
  • Experience with assembly, integration, and testing activities.
  • Understanding of optical and mechanical materials and coatings commonly used in the space sector.
  • Knowledge of the space ecosystem and its main industrial, institutional, and scientific stakeholders.
  • Analytical thinking and critical judgment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Rigor and organizational skills.
  • Adaptability in a demanding and continuously evolving technological environment.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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