Project Description:

• A combination/selection from:

  • Creating a basic simulation of the performance of an optical system

  • Designing a concept opto-mechanical solution

  • Sourcing COTS components and building a prototype.

  • Developing a data analysis pipeline to extract information from gathered data.

  • You'll work as part of a broader team, taking ownership of key tasks. You'll attend team meetings, and learn about other aspects of the business.

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Applicant Specification:

• Academic: Working towards a bachelors or masters in physics or engineering.

• An interest in space sustainability, and solving the problem of space debris.

• Applicant must be motivated, a fast-learner, and willing to work as part of a fast-paced start-up environment.

• Ideally, some experience in optical systems (cameras, telescopes etc), but not strictly necessary.

• CAD experience (Solidworks, Fusion 360) would be helpful, and/or Python and computer vision. Machine learning experience is also beneficial.

• A successful applicant need not be experienced in all of the above. They may prefer to focus on one or two of the elements.

Minimum requirements:

• Passion and enthusiasm

• Willingness to learn and adapt as projects change

Process details:

• 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate

• In-person Induction Event to be held (date TBC), and an in-person/hybrid Showcase Event to be held via SPIN

• 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement

This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you didn’t tick.