Calibration Engineer

• Develop, implement, and validate calibration algorithms to ensure the accuracy and performance of camera and imaging systems.

• Develop, implement, and validate calibration algorithms to ensure the accuracy and performance of camera and imaging systems.
• Participate in pre-flight calibration activities, including geometric, spatial, and radiometric calibration, aberration characterisation, and stray-light testing.
• Develop new test systems and critical optical components to meet calibration and testing requirements.
• Perform lens characterisation and evaluate optical performance, including Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measurements.
• Analyse calibration results to identify performance deviations and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead and support the alignment and integration of optical payloads with spacecraft buses.

• Lead and support the alignment and integration of optical payloads with spacecraft buses.
• Ensure optical and optomechanical assemblies meet design specifications and system-level performance requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, software, and optical engineering teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Support commissioning activities and in-flight calibration to maintain imaging accuracy throughout the mission lifecycle.

• Develop and deploy software tools for calibrating and testing imaging systems.

• Develop and deploy software tools for calibrating and testing imaging systems.
• Apply image processing techniques and programming skills to analyse calibration results and improve system performance.
• Analyse large volumes of engineering and imaging data to support technical decisions and provide guidance to engineering teams.
• Use mathematical models and calibration algorithms to evaluate geometric accuracy, image quality, and system performance.

• Assist the Quality Assurance team in defining milestone-based checks and verification procedures for optical payloads.

• Assist the Quality Assurance team in defining milestone-based checks and verification procedures for optical payloads.
• Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports for environmental tests conducted on spacecraft systems.
• Support the verification of payload performance against design specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Ensure calibration activities and technical documentation meet relevant requirements established by space agencies and industry organisations.

• Work in optical laboratories and use optical metrology tools to measure and validate system performance.

• Work in optical laboratories and use optical metrology tools to measure and validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot and optimise mechanical, hardware, and software systems to improve calibration accuracy.
• Consider thermal properties, space-qualified materials, and adhesives when evaluating optical and optomechanical assemblies.
• Contribute to engineering decisions through rigorous data interpretation, testing, and performance analysis.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline, supported by relevant industry experience.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline, supported by relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in space-quality engineering, including hands-on work with optical or optomechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of camera technology, imaging systems, camera models, and calibration algorithms.
• Experience in camera calibration, optical design principles, lens characterisation, and image quality evaluation.
• Knowledge of Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) and optical performance measurement techniques.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with the ability to interpret complex engineering data.
• Experience with mechanical, hardware, and software troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyse technical specifications, engineering data, and design documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and test documentation.

• Camera Calibration

• Camera Calibration
• Optical Design
• Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)

• Optical Metrology

• Optical Metrology
• Lens Characterisation
• Software Development

• Experience working in an optical laboratory and familiarity with optical metrology instruments.
• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, or Python for calibration, image processing, and engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of thermal properties, space-qualified materials, and adhesives used in spacecraft assemblies.
• Experience preparing test plans, procedures, and reports for spacecraft environmental testing.
• Familiarity with quality standards and requirements defined by space agencies and relevant industry organisations.