Work with the brightest minds, including ex-ISRO scientists and global space industry experts, at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edge EO payloads. Seeking a Thermal Engineer to support the development and evaluation of thermal architectures for high-resolution electro-optical payloads. About KaleidEO KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India. As an 'analytics-first' payload innovator, we specialize in building next-gen, high-resolution, multispectral payloads with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities. Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of building applications across sectors like Utilities, Agriculture, Aviation, BFSI, and Climate Action, we also provide end-to-end EO solutions, from payload development and launch to mission operations and data analytics. At KaleidEO, we are shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on the global map. If you thrive on challenges and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of image processing, this is your calling! Role and Responsibilities: Thermal design of hi-res electro-optical payloads to minimize image distortion and maintain alignment under orbital variations. Contribute to the selection of materials and coatings for thermal stability and survivability in space. Participate in the setup and execution of thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests and interpret the results. Assess and control the impact of thermal variations on image quality and component alignment. Collaborate with the optics, electronics, mechanical, and systems teams to develop practical, integrated solutions. Perform STOP (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance) analysis to assess image plane movement and wavefront error sensitivity. Thermal design and analysis of electronic subsystems within payloads. Model heat flow, temperature distribution, and thermal gradients using tools likeSiemens NX or ESATAN. Assist in designing thermal paths for critical components such as optical elements, focal plane arrays, and high-power PCBs. Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and thermal budgets under the guidance of senior engineers. Qualifications B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Thermal Engineering. 2–5 years of hands-on experience in thermal analysis for space systems, with contributions to hardware that flew or reached thermal qualification. Must haves: Strong understanding of thermal fundamentals (conduction, radiation, contact resistance) in vacuum environments. Experience with thermal modeling tools (NX, ESATAN, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent). Familiarity with electronics thermal management — power maps, thermal vias, heat-spreading, and packaging constraints. Understanding of thermal control strategies for space systems (active/passive cooling, low-jitter control). Basic knowledge of coating materials, emissivity/absorptivity trade-offs, and implementation of passive control components (MLI, isolators). Good to have: Experience designing for both optical stability and electronics survivability in LEO satellite missions. Experience contributing to or executing TVAC test campaigns, thermal correlation, and post-test analysis. Basic understanding of multiple domains of satellite engineering, such as in-orbit operations, and the effect of thermomechanical distortions on image quality. Experience with thermal-structural coupling in systems involving optics and large thermal swings. Benefits Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations. We believe family comes first. That’s why we offer Maternity, Paternity, Marriage and Bereavement Leave, so you can be there when it matters most. We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences. Access to mental health experts for you and your family. Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development. Twice a year appraisal. Interview Process: Introductory call Interview rounds (2 rounds) Culture Round / HR round Number of Positions:1 Expected Month of Joining: ASAP Show more Show less
Work with the brightest minds, including ex-ISRO scientists and global space industry experts, at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edge EO payloads. Seeking an Optical Design Engineer with expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing the optical design configuration for complex optical payloads. About KaleidEO KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India. As an analytics-first payload innovator, we focus on building next-gen payloads tailored for industry-specific applications. Our high-resolution, optical, multispectral payloads, equipped with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities, maximize the value generated from every pixel of satellite imagery. Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of delivering last-mile applications across sectors like Utilities, Aviation, Agriculture, BFSI and Climate Action, KaleidEO offers modular solutions for the entire EO value chain spanning payload development, launch, mission operations, and data analytics At KaleidEO, we are committed to shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on a global map, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey. Roles & Responsibilities: To work together with the satellite engineering and payload teams to define optical requirements for the payload based on mission objectives and requirements derived from a system level. To conduct optical design and analysis utilizing suitable tools like Zemax, progressing from the initial design concept through to detailed final design, manufacturing, system integration, and verification. This encompasses generating build files and conducting non-compliance analysis. To provide support to opto-mechanical engineers to realize custom opto-mechanical test equipment. Support the production of toleranced manufacturing drawings to enable designs to be manufactured and support manufacturing processes. Proactively provide support to project teams on optical design, analysis, and build throughout the project lifecycle. Documentation and maintaining a log of requirements, design reports, alignment and testing requirements, and design reviews. Provide review and feedback for optical design and analysis, balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints. Support, and contribute towards the preparation of design proposals. Collaborate externally with the satellite team and payload partners and vendors to drive the design to development and testing. Qualification Masters in Optical Engineering or PhD in Optical systems design or related field. Work experience of 5 years in optical design for electro-optical systems, analysis, tolerancing, and integration. Must have Experience with designing precision optical systems with a strong understanding of optical metrology and optical testing methods. Experience in stray light analysis and mitigation. Proficiency in Zemax optical design software tools, and familiarity with CAD tools (Solidworks). Knowledge of optical materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes. Experience in managing optical element manufacturers to trade off various optical tolerances to achieve the desired ‘as built’ performance within timescale and budget. Good to have Basic understanding of multiple domains. Such as satellite systems, in-orbit operations, sensors, and the effect of the optical design on data quality. Experience in optical design against thermal loads and radiation environments. Experience working on designs for an Earth observation payload. Experience with end-to-end MTF testing of payloads. Experience in radiometric calibration of payloads on the ground and in orbit. Benefits Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations. We believe family comes first. That’s why we offer Maternity, Paternity, Marriage and Bereavement Leave, so you can be there when it matters most. We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences. Access to mental health experts for you and your family. Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development. Twice a year appraisal. Interview Process: Introductory call Panel Interview rounds ( 2 rounds) Culture Round / HR round No of Positions: 1 Expected Month of Joining: April 2025 Show more Show less
As a member of the KaleidEO team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Earth Observation and elevating Indian space technology on a global scale. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving critical optical and opto-mechanical design activities, ensuring the highest standards of image quality, and supporting various mission-related tasks. Your responsibilities will include owning and maintaining image quality budgets encompassing metrics such as MTF, SNR, radiometric accuracy, and GIQE. You will actively contribute to launch preparations, early orbit calibration, and the verification of mission performance, showcasing your expertise and commitment to excellence. To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Essential qualifications include a strong grasp of EO/IR performance metrics and tools, hands-on experience with optical and opto-mechanical design tools, and exceptional analytical skills to overcome technical challenges effectively. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders will be crucial. Additionally, familiarity with CCD/CMOS sensor technologies, experience in developing optical systems demonstrators, and relevant certifications such as INCOSE CSEP will be advantageous. At KaleidEO, we prioritize the well-being of our team members and offer comprehensive benefits, including medical health cover for you and your family, leave policies for important life events, access to mental health experts, and dedicated allowances for continuous learning and skill development. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to participate in international events and conferences and benefit from a semi-annual appraisal process. Join us on this exciting journey by participating in our interview process, which includes an introductory call, panel interview rounds, and a culture/HR round. We are currently looking to fill one position, and the expected month of joining is as soon as possible. Take the next step in your career with KaleidEO and contribute to revolutionizing the field of Earth Observation.,
About KaleidEO KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India. At KaleidEO, we are committed to shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on a global map, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey. Role and Responsibilities: - Manage mechanical work packages, producing schedules, resource estimates, and design development plans. - Design opto-mechanical systems using appropriate tools from initial design concept to detailed final design. - Perform FEA of mechanical systems oriented to determine frequency response, mechanical stresses, and deformations due to dynamic forces and loads, including thermal load cases. - Drive and maintain the mechanical alignment budget at the system level. - Review possible layouts/orientations to optimize design elements. Design, assemble, and test mechanical parts including ground support equipment for lab testing on imager prototypes and flight models. - Produce/manage the production of manufacturing drawings to enable the designs to be manufactured and support manufacturing processes. - Maintain a design log, summarising each step in the design, and development process. Present in design reviews. - Work with cross-functional global teams with external stakeholders. Qualifications: - Bachelors in mechanical engineering, master's preferred or closely related subject. - Work experience of 5 years in opto-mechanical systems. Must have: - Experience with designing precision opto-mechanical systems with a strong understanding of optical metrology and optical testing methods. - Proven experience working with CAD (Solidworks or Siemens NX), generating detailed toleranced mechanical fabrication drawings. - Experience in the design of electromechanical mechanisms, precision mechanics, and/or precision motion control is desirable. - Demonstrated experience in performing FEA model simplification, simulation, and analysis. Specifically for optical-structural performance for static deformations, modal analysis, and thermal deformation. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills. Good to have: - Basic understanding of multiple domains of satellite engineering, such as space systems, sensors, in-orbit operations, and the effect of thermomechanical distortions on image quality. - Experience in designing for high-reliability space environments designing for launch survivability, vacuum, and on-orbit thermal conditions (STOP). - Experience with the design and fabrication of glass/composite/metallic/ceramic assemblies, epoxies, mechanisms, and electrical components in the context of opto-mechanical systems. - Basic knowledge of optical design. - Designing, analyzing, modeling, and simulating heat transfer and thermal management solutions. Benefits: - Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations. - Maternity, Paternity, Marriage, and Bereavement Leave offered. - Opportunity to participate in international events and conferences. - Access to mental health experts for you and your family. - Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development. - Twice a year appraisal. Interview Process: - Introductory call - Panel Interview (2 rounds) - Culture Round / HR round Number of Positions: 1 Expected Month of Joining: ASAP,
As an Image Processing Scientist at KaleidEO, you will play a crucial role in the development of advanced image processing pipelines for satellite optical sensors. Your expertise in utilizing cutting-edge algorithms will drive real-time analysis, contributing to the future of Earth Observation and the global recognition of Indian space technology. Your responsibilities will include developing and optimizing algorithms for various image processing stages, such as radiometric and geometric correction, atmospheric correction, image enhancement, mosaicking, and orthorectification. You will design and implement efficient processing pipelines for satellite optical sensor data, incorporating techniques like deep learning, object detection, and spectral analysis to derive valuable insights from optical imagery. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will work on cloud-based solutions to handle large-scale satellite data processing tasks, ensuring automation, efficiency, and scalability. Your qualifications should include a Bachelors or Masters degree in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Additionally, you should have 2-3 years of industrial experience in satellite/drone image processing with a focus on optical sensor data. Essential skills for this role include proficiency in image processing and computer vision algorithms, along with strong programming abilities in Python using libraries like OpenCV and GDAL. A solid understanding of satellite optical sensors and their associated processing challenges is necessary. Experience with machine learning techniques for image analysis and familiarity with geospatial data formats and tools (e.g., GeoTIFF, QGIS, ArcGIS) are desirable qualities that can enhance your contributions to the team. At KaleidEO, we value our team members" well-being and personal growth. You will have access to benefits such as medical health cover for you and your family, maternity, paternity, marriage, and bereavement leave, participation in international events and conferences, mental health support, and dedicated allowances for learning and skill development. Additionally, you can expect a transparent appraisal process twice a year to recognize and reward your contributions. If you are ready to take on challenges and push the boundaries of image processing in the realm of Earth Observation, KaleidEO is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of space technology and making a global impact.,
Work with the brightest minds, including ex-ISRO scientists and global space industry experts, at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edge EO payloads. Seeking a Thermal Engineer to support the development and evaluation of thermal architectures for high-resolution electro-optical payloads. About KaleidEO KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India. As an 'analytics-first' payload innovator, we specialize in building next-gen, high-resolution, multispectral payloads with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities. Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of building applications across sectors like Utilities, Agriculture, Aviation, BFSI, and Climate Action, we also provide end-to-end EO solutions, from payload development and launch to mission operations and data analytics. At KaleidEO, we are shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on the global map. If you thrive on challenges and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of image processing, this is your calling! Role and Responsibilities: Thermal design of hi-res electro-optical payloads to minimize image distortion and maintain alignment under orbital variations. Contribute to the selection of materials and coatings for thermal stability and survivability in space. Participate in the setup and execution of thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests and interpret the results. Assess and control the impact of thermal variations on image quality and component alignment. Collaborate with the optics, electronics, mechanical, and systems teams to develop practical, integrated solutions. Perform STOP (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance) analysis to assess image plane movement and wavefront error sensitivity. Thermal design and analysis of electronic subsystems within payloads. Model heat flow, temperature distribution, and thermal gradients using tools likeSiemens NX or ESATAN. Assist in designing thermal paths for critical components such as optical elements, focal plane arrays, and high-power PCBs. Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and thermal budgets under the guidance of senior engineers. Qualifications B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Thermal Engineering. 2–5 years of hands-on experience in thermal analysis for space systems, with contributions to hardware that flew or reached thermal qualification. Must haves: Strong understanding of thermal fundamentals (conduction, radiation, contact resistance) in vacuum environments. Experience with thermal modeling tools (NX, ESATAN, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent). Familiarity with electronics thermal management — power maps, thermal vias, heat-spreading, and packaging constraints. Understanding of thermal control strategies for space systems (active/passive cooling, low-jitter control). Basic knowledge of coating materials, emissivity/absorptivity trade-offs, and implementation of passive control components (MLI, isolators). Good to have: Experience designing for both optical stability and electronics survivability in LEO satellite missions. Experience contributing to or executing TVAC test campaigns, thermal correlation, and post-test analysis. Basic understanding of multiple domains of satellite engineering, such as in-orbit operations, and the effect of thermomechanical distortions on image quality. Experience with thermal-structural coupling in systems involving optics and large thermal swings. Benefits Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations. We believe family comes first. That’s why we offer Maternity, Paternity, Marriage and Bereavement Leave, so you can be there when it matters most. We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences. Access to mental health experts for you and your family. Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development. Twice a year appraisal. Interview Process: Introductory call Interview rounds (2 rounds) Culture Round / HR round Number of Positions:1 Expected Month of Joining: ASAP