Senior optical designer

Are you up for a challenge? Are you a self-starter with a passion for people? Would you like to join an innovative, agile company and contribute to its sustained growth?Our customers in the fields of space, astronomy and large-scale scientific instruments are looking for manufacturers capable of supplying unique, highly complex components such as state-of-the-art optical components, instruments for observing the earth or the universe, or optoelectronic systems.To meet this challenge, Bertin Technologies is expanding its machine park and strengthening its teams within the Bertin Photonics Division. So join us and become our new Senior optical designer / Scientific instrument architect.You will be integrated in a photonic and optic engineering team located in Aix En Provence in the south of France.Your responsibility will be to define the architecture and to steer the optical design of several kinds of scientific instruments like hyperspectral imaging system, space telescope for earth observation, spectrograph for astronomy, optical satellite communication modules, OGSE (Optical Ground Support Equipment), or thermal imaging systems.In the project team in charge of these instruments, you will be the technical manager and system engineer. As such, you will have the following responsibilities:Understanding and refining the requirements of the system to match the technological capabilities of the companyChoosing the technologies and best suited architecture to achieve performance.Designing the optical systems and sub systems. This includes the technical management of junior optical designers. Ideally, you have a good understanding of optical components manufacturing processes and of coatingsIdentifying and mitigating technical risksInsuring smooth, efficient, and close collaboration with mechanical engineering and AIT (Assembly Integration and Test) teamsProviding definition files, justification documents, manufacturing guidelines, and (ICD) Interface Controle DocumentsAs a technical manager, your main responsibility will be to have the performance of the system under control, and you will share with the project manager cost and schedule commitments. You will have active participation during external reviews with clients.Some travels in France and abroad can be expected.Can you justify a successful experience in designing scientific instruments?Are you attracted to optical science and technologies?Do you appreciate working in multidisciplinary teams?Do you have regular, experienced, use of optical designing software’s like ZEMAX and FRED.Are you fluent in English and ready to evolve in an international environment?Then don't hesitate and apply to join a rapidly expanding groupWHY JOIN US? WHAT WE OFFERA rich, constantly evolving environment, a community of enthusiasts evolving in a culture of information sharing.More than 90% of our employees appreciate their work and their missions, the autonomy they are granted on a daily basis and the team spirit that reigns within the company (Internal satisfaction survey 2023).Our Benefits:Work-life balance: flexible working hours, telecommuting up to 2 days a week if eligibleIndependent access to in-house training and a personal development toolNumerous activities/subsidies with our CSEAdvantageous company mutual insurance and provident schemeIncentive bonus based on group results and securityFlexible hours and up to 2 days/week of remote work (depending on eligibility)Access to in-house training and personal development toolsCompany subsidies and social activities through our CSEAttractive mutual insurance and health plansGroup-based incentive bonuses and security-related rewardsWhatever your background or ambitions, at Bertin Technologies you’ll find a stimulating workplace where excellence and innovation drive us forward. Apply now and be part of the journeyYou can justify a successful experience in designing scientific instruments.You are attracted to optical science and technologies.You appreciate working in multidisciplinary teams.You have regular, experienced, use of optical designing software’s like ZEMAX and FRED. #J-18808-Ljbffr