Cailabs

www.cailabs.com

1 Job

120 Employees

About the Company

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry (laser machining), telecommunications, and defense sectors.
A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has seen its growth accelerate in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station.
The company, which addresses a worldwide market, has won several awards, most notably the EY Born Global Award for its international dimensions, the Pass FrenchTech prize for its growth in excess of 100% year on year and the DeepTech4Good Industry 4.0 award for the importance the company gives to technological leadership.
Cailabs currently has over 120 employees, including 32 PhDs. With 26 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in photonics. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Cailabs
Job Title: Ingénieur.e R&D optique F/H
Job Description: Job Title: R&D Optical Engineer Role Summary: Research and develop free‑space optical systems for satellite-to-ground and inter‑satellite communications. Lead experimental ground station projects, validate performance, and support demonstration missions in a multidisciplinary environment. Expectations: - 3–4 years of academic or industrial R&D experience, ideally with a completed thesis. - Strong foundation in free‑space optics and laboratory manipulation. - Proficient in basic programming (Python, C, Matlab). - Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, and test ground‑station optics for satellite‑to‑ground links. - Operate and troubleshoot experimental missions and partner demonstrations. - Identify, evaluate, and manage new suppliers and contractors. - Conduct performance testing and validation of optical systems. - Produce and update technical documentation (schematics, specifications, procedures, design files). - Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, and software teams on cross‑disciplinary projects. Required Skills: - Expertise in free‑space optics and experimental setups. - Hands‑on optics handling and alignment. - Programming skills in Python, C, or Matlab. - Excellent communication in English (technical writing and presentations). - Ability to work autonomously and within a team. - Strong analytical, synthesis, and proactive mindset. - Interest in integration and system interfacing. Required Education & Certifications: - Engineer graduate (Bac+5) in optics or equivalent field, preferably with a PhD. - Academic thesis demonstrating research in optical systems. - Demonstrated 3–4 years of relevant R&D experience (internships included).