LiDAR System Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Berlin
Start: February 2026
Commitment: Full-time
Company: AIRMO
About AIRMO
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.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced LiDAR System 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).
- Interfaces with payload hardware teams on wavelength/trade studies and translates to measurable requirements.
- Key outputs: lidar simulator modules, SNR/coverage models, processing algorithms, performance validation results.
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.
- Experience with lasers, APD, PIN and FPA detectors.
- 5-years+ experience in optical projects
Nice to Have
- Degree in Physics or similar
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, simulation, and automation of optical systems.
- 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Strong fundamental understanding of spectrography
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Enthusiasm to learn about the NewSpace or Climate tech
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
Note: AIRMO does not engage recruiters for job openings.