Optical Design Engineer

Work with the brightest minds including exISRO scientists and global space industry experts at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edgeEO payloads.

Seeking an Optical Design Engineer with expertise in designing developing and optimizing the optical design configuration for complex optical payloads.

About KaleidEO

KaleidEO a subsidiary of SatSure is an upstream leader in Earth Observation building a fullstack company from India.

As an analyticsfirst payload innovator we focus on building nextgen payloads tailored for industryspecific applications.

Our highresolution optical multispectral payloads equipped with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities maximize the value generated from every pixel of satellite imagery.

Rooted in SatSures legacy of delivering lastmile applications across sectors like Utilities Aviation Agriculture BFSI and Climate Action KaleidEO offers modular solutions for the entire EO value chain spanning payload development launch mission operations and data analytics

At KaleidEO we are committed to shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on a global map and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• To work together with the satellite engineering and payload teams to define optical requirements for the payload based on mission objectives and requirements derived from a system level.

• To conduct optical design and analysis utilizing suitable tools like Zemax progressing from the initial design concept through to detailed final design manufacturing system integration and verification. This encompasses generating build files and conducting noncompliance analysis.

• To provide support to optomechanical engineers to realize custom optomechanical test equipment.

• Support the production of toleranced manufacturing drawings to enable designs to be manufactured and support manufacturing processes.

• Proactively provide support to project teams on optical design analysis and build throughout the project lifecycle.

• Documentation and maintaining a log of requirements design reports alignment and testing requirements and design reviews.

• Provide review and feedback for optical design and analysis balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints.

• Support and contribute towards the preparation of design proposals.

• Collaborate externally with the satellite team and payload partners and vendors to drive the design to development and testing.

Qualification

• Masters in Optical Engineering or PhD in Optical systems design or related field.
• Work experience of 5 years in optical design for electrooptical systems analysis tolerancing and integration.

Must have

• Experience with designing precision optical systems with a strong understanding of optical metrology and optical testing methods.
• Experience in stray light analysis and mitigation.

• Proficiency in Zemax optical design software tools and familiarity with CAD tools (Solidworks).

• Knowledge of optical materials coatings and manufacturing processes.

• Experience in managing optical element manufacturers to trade off various optical tolerances to achieve the desired as built performance within timescale and budget.

Good to have

• Basic understanding of multiple domains. Such as satellite systems inorbit operations sensors and the effect of the optical design on data quality.

• Experience in optical design against thermal loads and radiation environments. Experience working on designs for an Earth observation payload.

• Experience with endtoend MTF testing of payloads.

• Experience in radiometric calibration of payloads on the ground and in orbit.

Benefits

• Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations.

• We believe family comes first. Thats why we offer Maternity Paternity Marriage and Bereavement Leave so you can be there when it matters most.

• We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences.

• Access to mental health experts for you and your family.

• Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development.

• Twice a year appraisal.

Interview Process:

• Introductory call
• Interview rounds (ideally up to 34 rounds)
• Culture Round / HR round

No of Positions: 1

Expected Month of Joining: April 2025