PpAutomation Optomechanical Engineer /p pDynamic Optics — Padova, Italy | Full-time /p h3About Dynamic Optics /h3 pDynamic Optics is a CNR-IFN spin‑off and technology leader in adaptive optics, specialising in deformable mirrors, multi‑actuator adaptive lenses, and wavefront sensors for applications spanning microscopy, vision science, astronomy, high‑power lasers, and space communications. Based in Padova and backed by Officina Stellare SpA, an Italian leader in advanced optical instrumentation for space, Dynamic Optics combines academic novelty with industrial‑grade engineering and real‑world deployment. /p pWe are currently at the center of a pioneering deep‑tech project, co‑funded by the European Union, at the intersection of cinematography, optical engineering, imaging science, and machine learning. Its mission is to digitise the optical behaviour of real professional cinema lenses, enabling precise measurement, simulation, and creative manipulation of characteristics such as distortion, aberration, flare, bokeh, and depth of field. /p pBy combining advanced optical hardware, computational imaging, and AI‑driven modelling, the project creates high‑accuracy digital lens twins, bridging physical cinematography with digital image generation and unlocking new capabilities for VFX, virtual production, CGI rendering, and generative AI. /p h3The Role /h3 pWe are seeking an Automation and Optomechanics Engineer to develop and guide our proprietary lens scanning system: the hardware core of our optical measurement platform. /p pThe scanner is a precision robotic instrument designed to profile the full optical aberration signature of professional cinema lenses, including PSF, distortion maps, vignetting, aberrations, flare, ghosting, and scattering. You will be responsible for advancing the mechanical design, owning the automation software, and bringing the system to a level of reliability and operational maturity suitable for accurately characterising the optical characteristics of real‑world professional cinema lenses. /p pThe role sits at the centre of the scientific and technical foundation of the project. You will work within a highly skilled team at Dynamic Optics, reporting directly to the company’s Scientific Director, and collaborate with software and ML engineers within an EU‑funded research consortium. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the full development cycle of the lens scanning system, from mechanical design refinement to software automation. /li liDevelop, maintain, and debug control software for the robotic scanning system (Python and C++). /li liDesign and implement self‑calibration algorithms, motor control routines, and automated measurement workflows. /li liBuild the scanner control interface for operator use in professional environments. /liliAssess the scanner’s mechanical architecture and drive improvements or redesign where necessary. /li liSpecify, source, and integrate mechanical and optical components with a full understanding of cost and manufacturing constraints. /li liPerform precision optomechanical assembly, alignment, and laboratory validation of the system. /li liDevelop and execute measurement protocols for PSF, distortion, vignetting, and related optical parameters. /li liValidate scanner output against empirical and simulated reference data. /li liSupport technical reporting and documentation for project milestones and EU grant deliverables. /li liInterface with the optical simulation and ML teams to ensure scanner output meets the data quality requirements of downstream algorithms. /li liContribute to technical documentation, decision logs, and partner-facing materials. /li /ul h3Skills and Experience /h3 h3Required /h3 ul liMSc in Engineering Physics, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. /li liStrong knowledge of mechatronics: sensors, actuators, motion control, and embedded communication protocols. /li liExperience in automation software development, including control systems, motor drivers, and hardware interfaces (Python and C++). /li liExperience with optical laboratory setups including alignment, collimation, and basic optical measurement techniques. /li liProficiency in 3D CAD for mechanical component design and structural analysis, with experience in high‑precision assemblies requiring tight tolerances. /li liFamiliarity with subtractive and additive manufacturing processes sufficient to specify components, assess manufacturability, and make cost‑effective design decisions. /li liFluent English, written and spoken (B2). /li /ul h3Premio /h3 ul liPhD in a relevant engineering or physics discipline. /li liExperience in geometric optics and optical design software (Zemax, CODE V, or equivalent). /li liExperience in wave propagation and PSF mathematics. /li liBackground in robotics or precision motion systems. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA deep scientific and technical role in a multidisciplinary team where your contribution is visible and your decisions matter. /li liDirect collaboration with world‑class optical scientists and engineers and with deep‑tech optical professionals in cinema and VFX. /li liA hybrid working arrangement based in Padova, with flexibility suited to focused RD; work. /li liCompetitive compensation commensurate with experience. /li /ul pDynamic Optics is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr