Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer

Seeking an Optomechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize mechanical configurations and interfaces for advanced optical payloads, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and test innovative payload systems for Earth observation in Low Earth Orbit.

About KaleidEO

KaleidEO is investing to launch its fleet of earth observation satellites.SatSure is a deep tech, decision Intelligence company that works primarily at the nexus of agriculture, infrastructure, and climate action creating an impact for the other millions, focusing on the developing world. We want to make insights from earth observation data accessible to all.

The synergy of KaleidEO and SatSure aims to bring a new dimension to the earth observation industry by being the only full-stack company from India, to have satellites in space to deliver insights on the ground.

Role and Responsibilities:

• As an Optomechanical engineer at KaleidEO, you will be designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical configurations and interfaces for complex optical payloads to be used for earth observation.
• It will require a close working relationship with optical engineers, satellite/payload system engineers, and other stakeholders to design, build, and test new complex payload systems for use in Low Earth Orbit.
• Work together with the satellite engineering team and the payload team to define opto mechanical requirements for payloads based on mission objectives and requirements derived from the system level.
• Manage mechanical work packages, producing schedules, resource estimates, and design development plans.
• Design opto-mechanical systems using appropriate tools from initial design concept to detailed final design.
• Perform FEA of mechanical systems oriented to determine frequency response, mechanical stresses, and deformations due to dynamic forces and loads, including thermal load cases.
• Drive and maintain the mechanical alignment budget at the system level.
• Derive build and test procedures for the payload along with the optical designer and AIT engineers/partners. Derive calibration procedures for the assembly.
• Research and select COTS/custom materials and parts appropriate for the design. Create and manage payload-level BoMs.
• Review possible layouts/orientations to optimize design elements. Design, assemble, and test mechanical parts including ground support equipment for lab testing on imager prototypes and flight models.
• Produce/manage the production of manufacturing drawings to enable the designs to be manufactured and support manufacturing processes.
• Create detailed build information and payload interface control documents.
• Maintain a design log, summarising each step in the design, and development process. Present in design reviews.
• Work with cross-functional global teams with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s in mechanical engineering, masters preferred or closely related subject.
• Work experience of 5 years in opto-mechanical systems.

Must haves:

• Experience with designing precision opto-mechanical systems with a strong understanding of optical metrology and optical testing methods.
• Proven experience working with CAD (Solidworks), generating detailed tolerance mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Experience in the design of electromechanical mechanisms, precision mechanics, and/or precision motion control is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in performing FEA - model simplification, simulation, and analysis. Specifically for optical-structural performance for static deformations, modal analysis, and thermal deformation.
• Basic understanding of multiple domains of satellite engineering, such as space systems, sensors, in-orbit operations, and the effect of thermomechanical distortions on image quality.
• Experience designing for high-reliability space environments- designing for launch survivability, vacuum, and on-orbit thermal conditions (STOP).
• Knowledge and experience in electro-optical payload design.
• Familiarity with Ansys is a plus.
• Experience with the design and fabrication of glass/composite/metallic/ceramic assemblies, epoxies, mechanisms, and electrical components in the context of opto-mechanical systems.
• Basic knowledge of optical design.
• Designing, analyzing, modeling, and simulating heat transfer and thermal management solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations.
• Access to mental health experts for you and your family.
• Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development.
• Comprehensive leave policy with casual leaves, paid leaves, marriage leaves, bereavement leaves.
• Twice a year appraisal.

Interview Process:

• Introductory call
• Interview rounds (ideally up to 4-5 rounds)
• Culture Round / HR round