Optical Analysis Design - Space Instruments
Aerospace & Defence
* England, Portsmouth
* Contract or Temp
Job Description
The successful candidate will operate within a team supporting the design and analysis of optical instruments for a leading Space & Defence business based in Portsmouth.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Support optical design, analysis, and tolerancing activities (optical ray-tracing models – ZEMAX), stray-light analysis (FRED), ensuring compliance with project budgets and schedules across all phases of space optical instruments.
* Evaluate different optical configurations, perform opto-mechanical tolerancing, and assist in drafting specifications for various components.
* Update optical models based on as-built data of optical components.
* Assist optical architects by conducting analyses necessary for developing and validating instrument performance, focusing on optical quality and stray-light management.
Occasional travel within Europe may be required, with prior notice provided.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Degree or equivalent in optics or physics.
* 3-5 years of experience in optical analysis and instrumentation, preferably within the space industry.
* Proficiency in ZEMAX and FRED for optical analysis, design optimization, tolerancing, and stray-light analysis.
* Experience with mathematical scripting languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C for data analysis.
* Knowledge of optical components (mirrors, coatings, diffraction gratings, free-form optics, lenses, integrating spheres, optical fibers, polarisation scramblers), optical materials (IR, space-compatible), and lasers.
* Ability to understand complex optical systems and identify optimal design solutions.
* Knowledge of the design, development, testing, and production of space instruments.
* Ability to work independently with initiative and motivation.
* Effective communicator, capable of working with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
* Customer-focused attitude, promoting the interests of the KDC group.
* Compliance with customer processes, quality systems, and ethical standards.
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
Location: Building 307, Aviation Park, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset BH23 6NW
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