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Optical Engineer

20/08/2025
02/09/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Symonston
Engineering

EOS Space Systems is a laser and electro-optics technology developer and systems integration company, dealing primarily with leading edge space domain awareness systems and custom observatories in Australia and overseas. EOS Space Systems develops a wide range of opto-electronic systems with a range of electronic control and instrumentation sub-systems. Some examples of these are advanced optical ground stations for with optical telescopes, electronic control, and instrumentation sub-systems. 

The Optical Engineer within the EOS Space Systems R&D team will undertake optical design, assembly, alignment, testing and maintenance. 
 

Job Description

Key Accountabilities 

  • Assist with the development of new optical subsystems, primarily electro-optic sensors for ground-to-space applications, including optical design, component specification, assembly, optical alignment, and optimisation.
  • Work alongside other engineering disciplines (electronics, software, mechanical) and communicate system requirements.
  • Contribute to the Instrumentation of cutting-edge opto-electronics subsystems.
  • Combine novel technologies or concepts to support the innovation and development of EOS IP.
  • Support the Engineering teams and communicate activity and progress to the respective discipline manager and VPs.
  • Undertake and document investigative experiments to inform the company’s research activities. 

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Engineering or a related field,
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with optical design or optical instrumentation,
  • Experience with the alignment and operation of complex optical systems,
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills,
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Candidate details may be shared with external recruitment partners to support the hiring process.

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