Are you passionate about optics, mechatronics, machine vision, and automation? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge technology used in future space missions? During this internship, you will design, build, program, and validate an advanced optical inspection system for Silicon Pore Optics (SPO), a key technology used in next-generation X-ray telescopes for space exploration. This project offers a unique combination of optics, mechatronics, software development, image processing, and data analysis. You will have the opportunity to work on both hardware and software, take ownership of a challenging technical project, and make a direct impact on the development of innovative space technology. You will develop an automated setup consisting of a motorized microscopy stage and two cameras capable of inspecting both sides of SPO plates By acquiring and processing large volumes of image data, you will identify and classify defects, creating the foundation for machine vision algorithms and AI-driven defect detection Third-year Bachelor or Master student in Applied Physics, Optics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Vision, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for solving complex technical challenges Interest in imaging systems, automation, and machine learning