Calibration Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and validate calibration algorithms for camera and imaging systems.

• Engage in pre-flight geometric, spatial, and radiometric calibration, as well as aberration characterization and stray-light testing.

• Create test systems and essential optical components for calibration and testing processes.

• Conduct lens characterization and Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measurements.

• Analyze calibration results, engineering data, and imaging data to identify discrepancies and suggest corrective measures.

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

• Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, software, and optical engineering teams to address integration challenges.

• Support commissioning and in-flight calibration throughout the entire mission lifecycle.

• Develop and implement calibration and testing software tools.

• Utilize image processing, mathematical models, and calibration algorithms to assess image quality and geometric precision.

• Aid Quality Assurance with milestone checks and verification processes.

• Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports for environmental tests related to spacecraft.

• Validate payload performance against design specifications and relevant quality standards.

• Operate within optical laboratories using optical metrology tools.

• Troubleshoot and enhance mechanical, hardware, and software systems.

• Assess thermal properties, space-qualified materials, and adhesives within optical and optomechanical assemblies.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in space-quality engineering, including practical work with optical or optomechanical assemblies.

• Strong knowledge of camera technology, imaging systems, camera models, and calibration algorithms.

• Experience in camera calibration, optical design principles, lens characterization, and image quality assessment.

• Familiarity with Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) and techniques for measuring optical performance.

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills, with the capability to interpret complex engineering data.

• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing mechanical, hardware, and software systems.

• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing technical specifications, engineering data, and design documents.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and testing documentation.

• Essential skills: Camera Calibration, Optical Design, Modulation Transfer Function (MTF).

• Preferred experience with optical laboratories, optical metrology instruments, C++, MATLAB, Python, spacecraft environmental testing, quality standards, space-qualified materials, and adhesives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home options.