An Optical Engineering Specialist Contract – Tannhauser

Description

Position Summary: A selective process is announced for an Engineer with an indefinite-term contract to develop and optimize optical and mechanical systems for astronomical and space communication instruments. Key Responsibilities: 1. Participate in the optical and mechanical design of astronomical systems 2. Optimize the optical quality of telescopes 3. Collaborate in the development of high-precision optical systems Apply https://iac.sede.gob.es Application deadline until 23/04/2026 Publication date 31/03/2026 Managing Unit / Contact Information HUMAN RESOURCES rrhh \[at] iac.es Selective Process Code PS\-2025\-100 Number of Positions 1 Professional Category Engineer Contract Type Indefinite-term Contract Duration Indefinite Description A selective process is announced to formalize an indefinite-term employment contract (Article 23bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation), outside any collective agreement, under the general open-access system, with the following responsibilities: * Participate in development, integration, and decision-making processes related to the optical and mechanical design of astronomical systems and instruments. * Optimize telescope optical quality through analysis and correction of optical aberrations, as well as through the design, verification, and manufacturing of opto\-mechanical components. * Close collaboration with engineering and scientific teams to develop high-precision optical systems for astronomical and space communication applications. Status Open Position Profile Technical Staff Required Qualification Spanish Master’s Level (MECES 3\) Specialization Optical Engineering Internal Promotion No