Optical Technician

Optical Technician

Location: On-site near Munich, Germany

Travel: Required for field installations and service

Relocation Support: Temporary housing available for new joiners

A growing space and optics company based near Munich is looking for an Optical Technician to join their team. This is a hands‑on role focused on building, assembling, and commissioning complex optical ground systems used in space observation, research, and defense.

Responsibilities

• Full system integration of optical ground stations (including mounts, domes, and sensors)
• Electrical wiring, mechanical assembly, and optical alignment
• System testing, calibration, and fault diagnosis
• Field deployment and on‑site commissioning of complete installations
• Collaborating with in‑house engineering and support teams
• Writing test reports and documenting integration work

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with electromechanical systems, ideally in optics, automation, or related fields
• Background in either mechanical or electrical assembly
• Familiarity with optical instruments or astronomy hardware is a plus
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Solid troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Willingness to travel internationally for field work
• Comfortable working in English (German is helpful but not required)

Bonus Points

• Experience integrating high‑precision optical systems
• Worked with servo systems, stepper motors, or control electronics
• A personal interest or hobby in astronomy, optics, or robotics

This is a great opportunity to join a small, focused team doing meaningful technical work in the space and optics field. You'll get a lot of variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of seeing systems go from boxes in a workshop to live field deployments.

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