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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Optical AIT Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCannes, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Engineering education and solid experience in optical measurements, testing, or integration of complex instruments.
  • Mastery of optical characterization methods, including interferometry, image quality, geometric measurements, radiometry, stray light, and spectral measurements.
  • Ability to process scientific data and analyze signals using Matlab and/or Python.
  • Ability to analyze measurement uncertainties and rigorously interpret experimental results.
  • Ability to write technical procedures, test protocols, and validation reports.
  • Teamwork, interpersonal communication, listening, understanding technical issues, autonomy, pragmatism, scientific and methodological rigor, and initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with all AIT disciplines to achieve the expected optical performance of space instruments.
  • Define requirements for optical ground support equipment, specify it, monitor its development, and write associated acceptance procedures.
  • Design optical measurement and test methods, selecting the equipment and methodologies best suited to performance objectives.
  • Perform optical tests on flight models and analyze and post-process the results.
  • Contribute to planning test activities by estimating the workload, duration, and resources required for assigned test campaigns.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through innovation projects, method development, research and technology activities, or the definition of generic equipment.
  • Perform work on shifted schedules or on-call when project needs require it.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with AIT activities for space optical payloads.
  • Experience defining and instrumenting optical measurement benches.
  • Ability to work in a complex multidisciplinary environment.
  • Interest in innovation and new technologies.

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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