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We design, manufacture, and operate our own fleet of satellites, the Aleph-1 constellation, which delivers high-frequency, high-resolution imagery plus full-motion video.\nEarth Observation imagery and data are key to monitoring change at scale, informing critical decisions, and ultimately helping solve the world’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to democratize access to this information, making it affordable and available for those who need it across a wide range of industries, from climate monitoring and agriculture, to energy, infrastructure and many more. We want to do our part in building a world where every organization is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.\nWith a growing team of more than 300 employees spanning 10 countries, Satellogic is a diverse group of purpose-driven professionals across software development, satellite engineering, operations, data science, manufacturing, and sales. We are excited to grow and welcome team members who push the limits, get things done, and never stop learning-all while being humble, honest, and empathetic.\nAbout the team\nIn Satellogic, the Assembly, Integration and Testing team serves as an enabler to guarantee that the satellites we design can be produced by the Manufacturing Plant in stable processes that can scale up. They are the interface between Satellite Engineering and the Manufacturing Plant and owners of the feedback, processes and tools that link both teams.\nYou will be part of a team responsible for the electronics (computers), software and mechanical parts of the satellites service platform. The position requires understanding complex systems to be able to find and repair, as well as the ability to follow the production plan, and design the validation and verification plans for the team’s parts. In this position you will work closely with members of several disciplines, such as the electronics team and the software team, and the technicians at the manufacturing plant.\nOur mission is to define and execute the technological roadmap to meet our clients’ requirements, and support its manufacturing & operation.\nThe team is always learning and trying to push the limits, relying in part on the diversity of people’s profiles and backgrounds.\nAbout the job\nAs an AIT Optics Engineer you will:\nBe in charge of the optical payload manufacturing lifecycle, from purchasing until its launch.\nBe the main contact point for the manufacturing facility for optical payload-related matters.\nDesign and run experiments at AIT facilities, collect results and report them appropriately.\nGather requirements from the optical engineers, and design and co-implement the testing hardware/software components, along with all corresponding verification tests.\nDesign, implement and maintain hardware and software to automate laboratory measurements/data handling/data analysis.\nKeep the engineering package updated for manufacturing operation systems.\nContinuous improvement of design and manufacturing procedures\nInteract with vendors for supply issues\n\nLocation\nMontevideo, Uruguay. Availability to travel.\nAbout you\nExperience & knowledge:\nDegree in Optics, Electronic Engineering, physics or related fields.\nExperience in optical, opto-mechanical systems or related fields.\nFamiliarity with Linux OS, Python, code version control tools (git).\nTroubleshooting of standalone hardware and related services.\nHardware diagnostic and repair.\nFluent Spanish and English.\nDesirable experience and skills:\nExperience on planning and tasks methodologies.\nExperience on definition of manufacturing process, as well as, measurement and automation of tests and assembly operations.\nExperience in the space industry.\nSystemic vision: understand the complex architecture of satellites, seek for the system level optimization.\nAbility to understand and manage discrepancies and tradeoffs by exploring different alternatives and points of view.\nWhat we value:\nFlexibility, agility and versatility: be comfortable with an ever-changing and fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.\nCommunication: excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.\nInitiative: identify improvement opportunities, provide feedback, design solutions.\nEager to learn: about your field and related ones.\nDiversity Commitment\nSatellogic values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline will drive innovation, generate new solutions, and deliver a superior product to our global customer base. We work to build an equitable and inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come together to do their best work.\nPlease feel free to specify your pronouns following your name on the application.\nLearn more about Satellogic\nTo learn more about us please visit satellogic.com and follow us on twitter (@Satellogic)and LinkedIn\nApplicant Data Privacy Statement\nAs part of your application you will be required to confirm Satellogic's Applicant Data Privacy Policy which is available for your review here.\nBy applying to this position you give your explicit, affirmative consent to our collection of your name, address, email address, phone number and relevant application information and the processing of that information. It is important to understand that Satellogic will store your data for the purpose of processing your application for the position, and possibly other compatible positions. You also understand that you have rights to access your Personal Data, as well as rights to request their rectification, completion, update or erasure. 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