Opto-Mechanical engineer

Opto-Mechanical engineer

Work Place :
The work place is at the Laboratory of Astrophysics within the astrobots group a highly innovative, multi-disciplinary and stimulating team.

Main duties and responsibilities include :
The primary task will be to design systems to collect light for astronomical instruments that are used in optical/near-infrared telescopes. The systems can be fiber positioning units, mirror/lenses systems or a combination of both. There is a growing interest to use miniaturised robots for multi-fibers spectroscopy similar as the one used for surveys projects like DESI or SDSS-V. Projects such as the BlueMuse instrument for VLT, the MOSAIC instrument for the ELT, and the future massive spectroscopic surveys such as Megamapper, MUST and the WST project are challenging spectroscopic facilities in which the astrobots groups is collaborating.

As part of the astrogroup team, you will work on the development of these robotic systems for the ongoing projects, mainly focusing on the optical light paths with mirrors and/or optical fibers. You will be responsible int the set-up of optical test benches to validate designs and performance (FRD, throughput, tilt evaluation are examples of typical measurement that needs to be implemented and performed). Collaboration work with external partners in industries and other national and international research institutions is also part of the activities.

Your profile :
The ideal candidate should hold an HES or EPF degree in Optical or Micro Engineering with the following required skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven creative and open-minded to seek out solutions and alternatives.
• Good Knowledge in optical design software (Zemax).
• Excellent knowledge in optical and mechanical design.
• Good Knowledge in 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks).
• Good abilities in programing (Python, C, Matlab or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

We offer :

• A multicultural and high-quality academic environment
• A good team spirit in a dynamic research group
• Excellent working conditions

Start date :
As soon as 1st of September

Term of employment :
Fixed-term (CDD)

Work rate :
100%

Duration :
Minimum 1 year (renewable)

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