Job Summary: A selective process is open for an Optical Engineer outside of a Collective Agreement, linked to the research line \ Key Points: 1. Indefinite-term employment contract for scientific and technical activities 2. Implementation of EST’s PDR recommendations and completion of the preliminary design 3. Proficiency in optical design and analysis software tools Apply https://iac.sede.gob.es Application deadline until 10/02/2026 Publication date 19/01/2026 Managing Unit / Contact Information HUMAN RESOURCES rrhh \[at] iac.es Selection Process Code PS\-2025\-090 Number of Positions 1 Professional Category Engineer Contract Type Indefinite-term Contract Duration Indefinite Description A selective process is open for the hiring of an Optical Engineer outside of a Collective Agreement, under an indefinite-term employment contract for scientific and technical activities (Art. 23 bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation), linked to the research line “European Solar Telescope (EST): Detailed Design and Construction”, with the following responsibilities, among others: * Implementation of EST’s PDR recommendations and completion of the preliminary design. * Proficiency in optical design and analysis software tools (Zemax, Code V, Fred, MATLAB/Python, etc.). * Use of software simulators for adaptive and multi-conjugate optical systems behavior in solar astronomy. * Design, integration and operation of astronomical instrumentation fed by adaptive optics systems. * Integration and testing of adaptive optics systems and their optical components. Status Open Job Profile Technical Required Qualification Spanish Master’s Degree Level (MECES 3\) Internal Promotion No