Laser communications application engineer F/H

The company

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry, telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has accelerated its growth 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.

Cailabs currently has over 120 employees, including 32 PhDs. With 26 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in France. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Post description

Do you want to apply your technical skills to drive innovation in optical laser communication?
Join our team as an Application Engineer and contribute to the design of pre-sales tools and demonstrations to showcase our products to international clients.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Pre-sales tools:
  o Develop and maintain a simulation tool for optical ground station deployment scenarios
  o Develop online link budget calculators
  o Develop online demonstrations of optical ground station control software

• Client demonstrations:
  o Organize and conduct demonstrations of optical links, turbulence emulation, etc., for prospects
  o Lead the deployment of demonstrations outside of Cailabs' headquarters, such as for the US offices
  o Proactively propose new client demonstrations

• Support for product and sales teams:
  o Provide technical support during sales phases
  o Contribute to the development of the TILBA product roadmap
  o Develop technical marketing content related to the technological capabilities of TILBA products
  o Develop the customer feedback process to inform the product roadmap

Profile required

With an engineering degree specializing in optics, you have at least 3 years of experience in a client support role (pre-sales, project management, and post-sales) in a high-tech field.

You are proficient in Python and Git, and capable of performing data analysis and visualization. You are a strong communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Your English proficiency is fluent.

The position is based in Rennes, with travel required.

Additional Assets:

• Experience in space or space communications

By joining Cailabs, you will find:

• A dynamic team of engineers and PhDs who share your passion for tackling challenging technical problems
• Collective excitement and strong intellectual engagement in your work
• A cutting-edge company, from prototype development to industrialization phases

And also:

• Moments of sharing and camaraderie (annual seminars, meals, group games, sports, etc.)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• A bonus system that rewards collective and individual performance

Joining Cailabs ensures that everything will be done to help you excel, improve, and face new challenges.

For more information, visit www.cailabs.com.

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