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These developments cover instruments for ESA, CNES, DLR and EU programmes across the spectral range from ultraviolet to thermal infrared. Examples include LIDARs (ATLID, MERLIN), Multi-Spectral Instruments (Sentinel-2 MSI, Sentinel-4, Sentinel-5) from the Copernicus programme, infrared instruments (LSTM, TRISHNA), meteorological instruments (IASI-NG and METimage) embarked on MetOp-SG, instruments for scientific missions like EUCLID, cameras embarked on LEO and GEO satellites, and national programmes.\nThis role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.\nYour location\nOur site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria.\nAre you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.\nOur Benefits for You\n Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines. \n Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities. \nGrowth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives. \n Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations. \nDiversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA. \nYour tasks and responsibilities\nDefine and develop optical subsystem architecture and verification strategies for space-borne instruments in project phases B2, C, and D following defined processes. \nAct as the main technical contact point for optical domain matters, supporting systems engineers on technological, design, verification, risk, cost, and schedule aspects. \nPerform optical design and analysis, including stray light analysis, optical layout, tolerances, and stray light, thermal, and optical performance (STOP) budget allocations. \nCoordinate optical subsystem engineering and Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) activities across multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Detection-chain, Cleanliness).\nDerive, consolidate, and maintain optical subsystem requirements in alignment with higher-level specifications (e.g., SRD, IRD) and verification plans.\nOversee subcontracted optical equipment procurement, reviewing data packages and test plans to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery. \nContribute to future programmes (phase 0 or A/B1), support internal/external R&D proposals for new optical technologies, and participate in lessons-learnt exchanges. \nDesired skills and qualifications\nMaster's degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering\nProven multi-year experience in optical instrumentation or optical sensors, ideally for space applications\nSolid experience in optical layout, design, tolerance, and STOP analysis, including maintenance of optical allocations/budgets.\nProficiency with commercial optical design software (e.g., Code V, Zemax, FRED) and programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Python).\nSound technical knowledge of optical components (e.g., mirrors, photonics, gratings, fibers, lasers, coatings) and space equipment alignment/testing strategies.\nStrong communication skills, collaborative problem-solving approach, and experience in managing suppliers or subcontractors.\nProfessional working proficiency in English; knowledge of German is beneficial.\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.\nTake your career to a new level and apply online now!\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAirbus Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nElec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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