Posted: 20/08/2025
Closing Date: 02/09/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Symonston
Job Category: 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.