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Optical Engineer

🇫🇷 Paris, France
Category
Hardware & Systems
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior

Job Description

About Harmattan AI

Harmattan AI develops autonomous defense systems through robotics and AI innovations, operating on an accelerated growth trajectory within a technical environment.

The Role

We are seeking an Optical Engineer to design and optimize electro-optical and thermal camera systems for drone applications, focusing on advanced zoom capabilities and image quality.

What You'll Do

  • Develop camera system specifications and select components for both electro-optical and thermal systems

  • Establish an image quality laboratory

  • Collaborate with suppliers and conduct camera module testing

  • Adjust camera parameters (ISP settings, histograms, etc.) for optimal image quality

Requirements

  • Required: MSc in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related fields

  • Minimum 4 years designing, tuning, and testing optical systems

  • Strong optical engineering background

  • Python proficiency required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Nice to Have

  • PhD in optics

  • C/C++ experience

  • Drone camera experience

  • Thermal imaging experience

  • Embedded systems experience

Skills & Technologies

parisopticsimagingthermal-imagingdronespythonc++
Posted December 12, 2025

Company Info

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Harmattan AI

Next-generation defence prime developing autonomous, scalable, and attritable defence systems design...

Industries
Defence SystemsAutonomous SystemsDrones & UAVManufacturing & Production
Founded2024
Company Size11-50
HeadquartersParis, France

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