SLIMOP Space is expanding its team in Galicia

SLIMOP Space
is growing and opening
five new positions in Nigrán–Vigo, Galicia
, to accelerate the development of ultra-lightweight space optical systems, compact telescopes and next-generation optical payloads.

We develop
advanced optical technologies for space
in applications such as:
- Earth Observation
- Optical communications / lasercom / QKD
- Advanced optical payloads
- Compact telescopes for SmallSats and space missions

Our work combines:
- Optical engineering
- Precision optomechanics
- Metrology, AIT and experimental validation
- Space systems
- Firmware, FPGA and payload electronics
- Strategic R&D; project management and public funding

We are looking for engineers, physicists and STEM profiles with genuine motivation for space, deep-tech innovation and real hardware development.

SLIMOP-2026-01 — Junior Optical Engineer — Space Optical Payloads

Optical design,



performance, analysis, WFE, tolerancing and simulation of optical architectures for space

telescopes and optical payloads.

Beyond technical aptitude, we are looking for
attitude
: curiosity, rigour, commitment, initiative, ownership

and passion for building real space technology. At SLIMOP, we believe that

aptitude allows you to do the job, but
attitude
determines how well and how successfully you do it.

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Location:
Nigrán–Vigo, Galicia, Spain

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Start:
immediate or depending on candidate availability,

according to the position

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Apply:
send your CV and a short motivation note to
[email protected]
indicating the position reference in the email subject.

*Join us in building the next generation of space optical systems.*

📌 Optical Engineer – Space Optical Payloads (Vigo)
🏢 SLIMOP Space
📍 Vigo