Senior Electro-Optical (EO/IR) Design Specialist (m/w/d)

Founded in 1962, SOGECLAIR is a group of engineering companies specializing in high technologies. With an international presence, SOGECLAIR has extended its influence beyond national borders, reinforcing its ability to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING consolidates and develops engineering projects within the group, featuring a diversity of areas of expertise. As a company with a human dimension, SOGECLAIR and its teams of experts offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from research and development to service support.

 As a designer of innovative, high value-added products and solutions, SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING brings its high-tech engineering skills to the cutting-edge aeronautical, space, rail and naval sectors.

 Our expertise: aerostructure and systems installation, aircraft interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence, environmental transition.

Our values:

- Trust and team spirit 💙

- Performance and innovation 💡

- Responsibility and commitment 🤝

- Fairness and ethics in business ⚖️

We are looking for a Senior Electro-Optical (EO/IR) Design Specialist in Getafe, Spain

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge electro-optical systems and components. Your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions across various applications, including imaging systems, sensors, and optical communication technologies.

Your main tasks will be:

• Design and development of advanced electro-optical (EO/IR) systems and subsystems, with a focus on infrared (IR) sensors for defense applications
• Conduct detailed optical simulations and performance analyses using industry-standard tools (e.g., CODE V, ZEMAX)
• Perform system integration of EO/IR components into larger platforms, ensuring functional and environmental compatibility
• Lead and support lab-based testing and validation of optical prototypes, including sensor alignment and performance verification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, and software) for system-level design optimization
• Provide technical guidance during production, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of optical issues
• Keep abreast of technological trends in electro-optics and contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodologies
• Create and review technical documentation, specifications, and reports to support development, testing, and certification

About you:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
• You have 5+ years of experience in EO/IR system design, preferably within defense or high-tech industrial sectors
• You possess strong knowledge of optical engineering fundamentals, including imaging systems, sensors, optics, photonics, and laser technologies
• You have excellent communication skills with working proficiency in Spanish (C1) and at least English (B2)

Mandatory skills:

• Expertise in optical design software (e.g., CODE V, ZEMAX)
• Experience with simulation software such as Matlab and Python
• Skilled in CAD tools such as Solid Edge or Siemens NX
• Demonstrated experience integrating EO/IR systems into embedded platforms
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and tolerancing of optical components
• Proven hands-on experience with optical testing setups, sensor alignment, and prototype validation

Added Value:

• Prior experience designing infrared sensors specifically for defense applications
• Knowledge of optical communication systems, spectral filtering, and optomechanical coupling

Mastered Tools:

• Optical Design: CODE V, ZEMAX
• Simulation: Matlab, Python
• CAD: Solid Edge, Siemens NX

Your personality:

• Strong teamwork aptitude and ability to thrive in collaborative environments
• A curious mindset with interest in system functionality beyond your core domain
• Flexibility to adapt to various topics and customer needs across different projects
• Delivery-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a structured, methodical way

• Strategic career progression with international mobility opportunities

• Advanced training and leadership development in high-profile aerospace programs

• Empowering team culture with direct impact and cross-functional collaboration and more