Senior Optical Engineer - 100 % (m/w/d)

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Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.

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Senior Optical Engineer -100% (m/f/d)

in Zürich #LI-ONSITE (Ref. Nr. R0271736)

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

For Thales Alenia Space in Switzerland, located in Zurich, we are looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to 
contribute to the development of optical systems for space applications.  
The ideal candidate has worked on the development of reflective and refractive optical systems, with a strong 
design and simulation and has some experience in stray light analysis. 

• Conceptual design, including trade-offs 

• First order optical design 

• Detailed optical design, including aberrations and physical optical properties  

• Definition of optical specifications, including tolerances 

• Tolerance analysis 

• Stray light analysis 

• Support for STOP analysis process (Structural-Thermal-Optical-Performance analysis)  

• Coating design support 

• Polarization and transmission analysis 

• Preparation of technical documentation such as design and analysis reports, specification documents, technical 

• proposal volumes 

• Optical system integration and test support  

• Definition and guidance for qualification processes of optical components according to applicable standards. 

• applicable standards 

• Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, e.g. for mechanical, opto-mechanical, thermal and electro-optical aspects.

• Contribute to product design configuration maintenance (EBOM). 

• Liaise with line manager and project core team

We look forward to that

• You hold a Bachelor or Master Degree in Physics or equivalent with relevant experience in optical system design and development or similar position in optical device design and simulation

• You will have a minimum of 5+ years of industry experience (space industry experience is a plus)

• Good knowledge of the Zemax simulation tool

• Knowledge of CodeV is an advantage

• Experience in optical communication terminals development is of advantage  

• Basic knowledge of stray light analysis

• Knowledge of ASAP or FRED is preferred 

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international environment 

• Problem solving attitude 

• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English 

• Knowledge of German is an advantage 

• High level of self-motivation and commitment 

• Strong sense of responsibility and dependability 

What awaits you at our location in Zurich

Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem I Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work-life balance | Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’ | Allowances for special events | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive further training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub| Regular development meetings I Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets I Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance I Free hot and cold drinks I Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120 I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are “you” We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels

For our 81,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom.

Say HI* – Your way to us

When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

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