LiDAR / Calibration / Validation Engineer (Optical Systems) (w/m/d)

Your mission

We are seeking an experienced LiDAR or Calibration / Validation Engineer based in Berlin for an immediate start. 
Responsibilities:

• Owns lidar performance modeling and processing: link budget, background (incl. spectral effects), detection chain, SNR.
• Defines lidar simulation truth models (aerosols, clouds) and processing approaches (filters, ranging, calibration).
• Owns end-to-end calibration/validation strategy: ground calibration, in-orbit calibration, and performance monitoring.
• Defines calibration equipment needs, procedures, reference targets, uncertainty budgets, and data products for Cal/Val.
• Works with pipeline team to ensure calibration parameters are ingestible and versioned; validates “truth” comparisons.
• Leads cal campaigns during AIT/TVAC and supports early ops calibration commissioning.
• Key outputs: Cal/Val plan, uncertainty budget, calibration datasets, acceptance metrics, commissioning checklist.

Your profile

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge in optics with significant expertise in optical modelling and simulation, especially in the field of spectrometers and lasers over the spectral wavelengths range from Vis to IR
• Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in interfaces and interactions between various aspects of optical systems incl. thermal, mechanical, electrical aspects and interfaces
• Experience with STOP analysis, sequential and non-sequential modes of ZEMAX OpticStudio.
• Experience building and operating optical benches with visible and NIR lasers, including implementation of laser safety, use of wavefront sensors and other optical instruments.
• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and validating algorithms for optical/infrared instruments.
• Experience with remote sensing applications, particularly in environmental monitoring.
• Strong programming skills in high-level languages such as Python, and proficiency with Linux.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.

Nice To Have

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, simulation, and automation of optical systems.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong fundamental understanding of spectrography
• Extensive knowledge of radiative transfer, spectroscopy, and data processing techniques.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech

Why us?

What We Offer

• A chance to shape how climate and space technology is communicated globally
• Direct exposure to founders, investors, and international customers
• Flexible working hours and hybrid setup
• A mission-driven, curious, and slightly space-obsessed team
• Employee VSOP program, and other benefits

About us

AIRMO is a European climate-tech company using space and airborne technologies to monitor greenhouse gas emissions globally. Our instruments — combining LiDAR and hyperspectral imaging — detect and quantify methane and CO₂ emissions from industrial sites, pipelines, and national infrastructure.
We’re building a global monitoring system from ground to space, helping energy companies, governments, and investors take real action on climate impact.