Optical Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer

About MBRYONICS

MBRYONICS is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from photonic integrated circuits to advanced optical systems and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite communications systems. The work is exciting and challenging and is at the forefront of the technology domains. As part of our expansion, we are currently looking for a suitably motivated - Optical Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer - to join our group.

What you'll do

• Contribute to and lead optical assembly, alignment, integration and test procedures.
• Develop strategies for entire instruments or subsystems in a series production industrial environment.
• Specify, operate and procure the needed optical equipment for assembly, integration and test (AIT) activities. 
• Write and conduct test procedures, including assessing risks and hazards, and refinement of these for manufacturing processes.
• Adopt and apply industry and safety standards and practices. Seek ways to adapt these to MBryonics’ procedures and practices.
• Quantify and qualify the performance of our approaches in technical budgets.
• Develop procedures and efficiencies in Design for Excellence/Design for Manufacture for technically skilled personnel to perform. 
• Align and cooperate with other AIT disciplines (mechanical, photonics, electrical, systems).
• Execute the optical AIT activities in the onsite cleanroom and at external facilities.
• Present results to the project team and customers.
• Occasional travel to visit customers, suppliers, and test facilities.
• Work collaboratively across the company - with management, procurement, production and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Meeting with clients, suppliers, stakeholders and project managers to define requirements, test plans and report on project progress.
• Liaising with suppliers, research partners and clients to build strong working relationships for close collaboration.
• Support Production personnel to develop procedures for manufacturer and test.

Who you are

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Optics, Physics, Space Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience. 
• Experience in optical metrology (wavefront measurements, light sources, lasers, detectors, imaging systems, lenses and mirrors) 
• Experience using high-precision positioning systems (hexapods, stages etc.).
• Experience with communications lasers and adoption of relevant safety procedures. 
• Experience with assembly and test of dynamic opto-mechanical sub-systems, including defining and executing test plans to inform systems requirements
• Numerical data handling and scripted command control of measurement setups (e.g. Matlab, Python). 
• Good communication and writing skills. Ability to write and conduct test procedures, including assessing risks and hazards.
• Willingness to work in  a collaborative environment, take and provide direction,  and help manage timelines and activities.

Desired: 

• Experience with space, telescope or precision optics.
• Postgraduate qualification in optical field.
• Develop, plan and document the detailed processes for cleanroom activities.
• Experience using optical design software (Zemax Opticstudio).
• Optical and mechanical tolerancing.
• 3D metrology instruments and software (laser trackers, theodolites, CMM, Spatial Analyzer, and Optical Communications Terminals).
• Knowledge of optical fabrication & coating technology.
• Procurement of complex optical equipment, experience with cost and lead time.
• Good understanding of precision mechanics & drawings.
• Experience in clean rooms (ISO5 / Class 100).
• Experience in leading a small collaborative technical team. 

What's in it for you

Career Growth: Contribute to a world-class space-age communication program while developing your leadership skills in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across disciplines to drive impactful solutions

Innovation: Be part of a team pioneering advancements in manufacturing engineering for cutting-edge FSO systems

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and drive the future of space-age communication, apply now and join the MBRYONICS team as our Optical Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to MBRYONICS’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.