ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.
Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.
At ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC), part of ARQUIMEA , we push the boundaries of sensing and vision systems. Our multidisciplinary research team specializes in cutting-edge solutions for robotics, defense, aerospace, and industrial monitoring applications.
We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Optical Engineer to join a high-impact team focused on developing a next-generation long-range observation system.
The scope of this position would be to design and integrate a precision optical systems which might include some of the following characteristics:
- High-performance variable magnification while maintaining focus.
- Environment compensation.
- Beam-splitting systems to enable simultaneous sensing across different channels simultanously
The systems will be deployed in complex real-world environments and must meet demanding performance, environmental, and reliability requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
- Drive requirement definition, design, simulation, and optimization of complex optical systems for computer vision devices.
- Develop robust Monte Carlo optical models to analyze system performance under real-world tolerances, misalignments, and manufacturing variations.
- Perform stray light analysis and suppression strategies to ensure high image contrast and system reliability in outdoor or high-glare environments.
- Analyse and contribute to optomechanical assemblies that maintain alignment and performance across thermal gradients, vibrations, and structural loads.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electronic, control, and computer vision engineers to co-develop system architecture and integration.
- Conduct optical tolerancing and contribute to thermal and structural FEA for integrated design decisions.
- Participate in component selection, supplier engagement, and assembly procedures for custom optical systems.
- Understand and manage uncertainty: picking the right tools to perform analyses and create models, in order to define appropriate requirements.
- Read and understand relevant research papers
- Author clear and comprehensive documentation.
- Participate in agile planning meetings and contribute to the agile-based work management tools.
Required skills, experience and candidate profile:
- BS, MSc or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Optomechanical Engineering, or industry experience equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in optical or optomechanical system design.
- Proven track record with long-range optical systems, zoom optics, or beam-splitting architectures is desirable.
- Proficiency with optical simulation tools such as Zemax/OpticStudio, TracePro.
- Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, thermal expansion, and structural stability in optical assemblies.
- Familiarity with SWIR/MWIR/LWIR sensors and spectral system design.Hands-on prototyping or testing in environmental chambers.
Additionally, we will also value experience in the following areas:
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- You must enjoy working in a research-oriented environment.
- Data-driven, analytical mindset. Open to challenges.
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills focused on teamwork and collaboration
- Proficient in English, both oral and written. Spanish is a plus.
- We are also looking for a good person, someone who thrives working in multidisciplinary and ever-changing environments. The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU.
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At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience
