Optics Design Engineer at Digantara

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Optical Systems Design, Telescope Design, Optical Simulations, ZEMAX, Code V, Optical Metrology, Environmental Testing, Stray Light Analysis, GD&T, Optomechanical Systems, MTF Calculations, SNR Calculations, Radiometric Analysis, MATLAB, Python, Problem-Solving

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Optical Engineer Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across regimes, allowing end users to have actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness. Digantara is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge optical systems for its ground—and space-based telescopes. The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced ground- and space-based telescopes that suit the Space Surveillance application. Why Us? Competitive incentives, galvanizing workspace, blazing team, frequent outings—pretty much everything you have heard about a startup + you get to work on space technology. Hustle in a well-funded startup allowing you to take charge of your responsibilities and create your moonshot. Ideal Candidate Someone with expertise in designing satellite electro-optical payloads or ground telescopes for high resolution astronomy. Responsibilities Design a suite of optical systems of various apertures and focal lengths to satisfy the quality and performance metrics for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). Validate and optimize the designs with optical simulations using software such as ZEMAX/Code V to achieve desired levels of focusing, aberration, straylight, distortion, and relative illumination. Develop dedicated specifications set and optical system architecture suitable for space-based and ground-based telescopes. Collaborate with optics manufacturers to refine designs and fabricate telescopes that meet the highest quality requirements. Perform STOP analysis, tolerance analysis and optimize designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, systems) to integrate optical systems into larger products. Troubleshoot and resolve optical system issues during development and production. Document the optical design, analyses, and test results thoroughly. Required Qualification Bachelor’s or master’s degree or PhD in optics/physics/ Engineering physics/Applied optics/astronomy or any relevant field. 2 to 5 years of industry experience or significant aptitude in the optical systems design, simulations and testing. Demonstrated experience in designing optical systems & telescope designs. In-depth knowledge of light propagation methods, optical systems, stray light analysis, optical imaging concepts. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Preferred Skills Hands-on experience with optical metrology, environmental testing, and space-qualified materials and adhesives. Solid understanding of thermal effects on optics and techniques for optical-thermal optimization. Experience in stray light analysis, GD&T, and tight tolerance optomechanical systems. Experience in MTF and SNR calculations, radiometric analysis, and system performance prediction. Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools for analysis. General Requirements: Ability to work in a mission-focused, operational environment Ability to think critically and make independent decisions Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule Writing and delivering technical documents and briefings Verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills Travel occasionally as necessary Job Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru.

Responsibilities

The Optical Engineer will design and develop advanced optical systems for ground- and space-based telescopes, ensuring they meet performance metrics for Space Situational Awareness. Responsibilities include validating designs with simulations, collaborating with manufacturers, and troubleshooting optical system issues.