The Role
Design, analyze, optimize, and validate precision optical systems for Earth observation satellite payloads. Responsibilities include optical requirements definition, Zemax modeling, tolerancing, stray-light mitigation, manufacturing and opto-mechanical integration support, testing, documentation, and vendor coordination. The role supports designs from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification while balancing technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work with the brightest minds, including ex-ISRO scientists and global space industry experts, at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edge EO 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 full-stack company from India.
As an analytics-first payload innovator, we focus on building next-gen payloads tailored for industry-specific applications.
Our high-resolution, optical, multispectral payloads, equipped with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities, maximize the value generated from every pixel of satellite imagery.
Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of delivering last-mile 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 non-compliance analysis.
- To provide support to opto-mechanical engineers to realize custom opto-mechanical 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 electro-optical 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, in-orbit 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 end-to-end 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. That’s 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.
Interview Process:
- Introductory call
- Panel Interview rounds ( 2 rounds)
- Culture Round / HR round
No of Positions: 1
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Optical Engineering or PhD in Optical Systems Design or a related field
- Five years of experience designing optical systems for electro-optical systems, including analysis, tolerancing, and integration
- Experience designing precision optical systems
- Strong understanding of optical metrology and optical testing methods
- Experience with stray-light analysis and mitigation
- Proficiency with Zemax optical design software
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
- Knowledge of optical materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes
- Experience managing optical element manufacturers and balancing optical tolerances, schedule, and budget
- Understanding of satellite systems, in-orbit operations, sensors, and the impact of optical design on data quality
- Experience designing for thermal loads and radiation environments
- Experience designing Earth observation payloads
- Experience with end-to-end payload MTF testing
- Experience with ground and in-orbit radiometric calibration of payloads
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The Company
What We Do
SatSure is a deep-tech decision-intelligence company working at the intersection of agriculture, infrastructure, and climate action. It transforms satellite data into actionable insights that enable faster, smarter, and more responsible decisions, particularly in underserved regions. The company applies geospatial intelligence and advanced analytics to complex real-world challenges, supporting more informed choices across sectors while contributing to sustainable development and climate resilience worldwide.
