Optical Production Technician Vacancy
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At SATLANTIS, we design advanced space technologies to tackle global challenges from above. Now you can bring your technical skills and hands-on mindset into a mission that looks far beyond Earth.
As an Optical Production Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in the production of high-performance optical systems for space missions. You'll contribute to the assembly, integration, measurement, characterization, and validation of optoelectronic payloads, helping ensure the highest standards of precision and reliability throughout the production process.
What's in it for you
- Real impact on space missions:Your work will directly contribute to the production, integration, and validation of optical payloads for Earth observation satellites.
- Professional growth in a cutting-edge sector: Develop your expertise in optical measurements, optoelectronic payloads, camera characterization, and space applications.
- Flexible working hours: Because balance and trust are part of how we work.
- Young, dynamic environment: Join a proactive team where autonomy, innovation, and collaboration drive our daily routine.
- Private health insurance: Your wellbeing comes first, with comprehensive coverage.
- Campus perks: Discounts at restaurants on the UPV/EHU campus, plus fresh fruit, great coffee, and a motivating work atmosphere.
Your mission
Your mission will be to support the production, integration, characterization, and validation of optical and optoelectronic payloads for space applications.
Through hands-on work with optical systems and production activities, you will contribute to ensuring that payloads meet the required performance and quality standards throughout the assembly and integration process.
Your main responsibilities will be:
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Perform optical measurements during the optical module assembly phase.
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Characterize cameras to support subsequent analysis and performance evaluation.
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Execute payload focusing activities according to established procedures.
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Implement assembly, integration, and validation activities for optoelectronic payloads in accordance with established procedures.
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Prepare technical documentation and reports related to production and testing activities.
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Support the development of proposals and projects related to the production of optical systems and components.
What will set you up for success
- Technical foundation: You hold a Higher-Level Vocational Training qualification related to optics, metrology, topography, or a similar technical field.
- Experience and knowledge:
- Experience performing critical and sensitive measurements.
- Experience working with optical devices.
- Experience working with optical systems in cleanroom environments.
- Knowledge with measurements softwares
- Autonomy and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Professional communication in English: You will collaborate in an international environment where clear communication matters.
What will help you grow faster in this role
- Experience working with critical items and measurements.
- Experience working with optical system for space applications
Ready to build the optical systems behind the future of space observation?
If you're excited about working hands-on with optical payloads and contributing to the production of technologies that enable Earth observation from space, this is your chance.