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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Optronics Study and Sizing Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÉlancourt, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education engineering-school qualification or equivalent (Bac+5), specialized in optronics, optics, and/or physics.
  • Professional experience in the development or engineering of optronic systems.
  • Knowledge of optronics, optics, radiophotometry, electro-optical detectors, and/or laser technologies.
  • Ability to analyze and help solve technical problems related to physics and optical detection technologies.
  • Ability to produce clear, structured technical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Study equipment sizing and evaluate the performance of equipment based on optronic sensors.
  • Model the optronic chain for bids and projects, including radiophotometric budgets and image-chain modeling covering optics, detectors, and image processing; implement the modeling to optimize the system and evaluate operational performance.
  • Collaborate with system engineering teams in the land or airborne sectors to define system architectures for new products and participate in critical technical reviews.
  • Work with technical experts in optics, detectors, image processing, camera development, and control systems, as well as equipment architects and managers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Python.

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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