Are you a proactive team player with experience in the domain of optics for space who likes to work in multidisciplinary teams on a variety of high-tech products? Then you are the optical designer we’re looking for!
Imagine a world where data flows instantly between earth and space, providing real-time access to life-saving services and strengthening global security with unbreakable communication lines. This is the future we are building.
About
FSO Instruments is at the forefront of developing advanced laser satellite communication technology. Together with our partners and shareholders we are committed to strengthening the Dutch space industry and pushing the boundaries of communication systems to enable faster, more reliable, and secure connections between satellites, airplanes, drones and ground stations. By pushing the boundaries of what is achievable, we are shaping the future of space communication, both locally and globally.
FSO Instruments is a Joint Venture between Demcon and VDL that develops and manufactures optical-communication components, sub-systems, and terminals. FSO Instruments combines the strengths of Demcon and VDL ETG, inspired by TNO technologies, to let laser satellite communication take the step towards industrialization. We have strong heritage in Semiconductor and Aerospace, and bring this to optical communications:
- Developing and engineering of laser communication terminals
- Modular and Standardized functional (sub-)systems for laser communication
- High tech contract manufacturing expertise for cost-effective high-volume production.
At FSO Instruments we work closely with dedicated partners for development and supply, as well as with our parent companies to ensure we achieve the most competitive products for the market for optical communications in space.
Tasks
As a (medior/senior) Optical Designer, you make the optical design for various products of FSO instruments. You work on complex optical designs of products for the optical communications market.
- You will be responsible for the design of the system concepts, the layout of the optical system, the tolerances of these systems, the specification of the required optical components and the qualification and testing of the solution created.
- Depending on your knowledge and experience, you will also play a role in the optomechanical design of the systems.
- In addition, you will provide technical substantive support to the project managers, both during the acquisition and during the transfer of the project result to the customer.
- You play an important role as a sparring partner for your colleagues and you are able to carry out a project from start to finish.
Who are you
- You have a degree at the level of higher professional education (for example MSc in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering);
- 5-10 years’ experience as an optical designer;
- Experience in designing with Zemax,
- Experience with tolerance analysis and determining assembly and alignment strategies in collaboration with mechanical and factory engineers
- Experience with straylight analysis.
- Experience in complex opto-mechanical design, requiring close collaboration between optical and mechanical designers and FEM analysts.
- You are enthusiastic, flexible and show initiative and perseverance;
- You are pragmatic, can work with a large degree of independence and show initiative in building the company;
- You have good command of the English language in word and writing. Good command of the Dutch language is preferable but not mandatory;
- You are ambitious, solution-oriented and a team player
Our Offer
At FSO Instruments we have a ‘flat’ organization where people can easily find and help each other. We value a comfortable and inclusive workplace. Furthermore, you can count on, among other things:
- A good, market-based salary;
- 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance;
- Possibility to work from home, maximum 2 days a week.
- A good pension plan at Zwitserleven;
- The opportunity to follow training and courses, or externally, so you can further develop your knowledge;
- A laptop and mobile phone from work;
- Bicycle plan.