Optical Engineer
Core
Design and validate EO/IR imaging payloads for autonomous defense systems, ensuring image quality, detection range, and robustness across the product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (defense/imaging)
Builds
EO/IR imaging payloads, optical test benches, and camera calibration pipelines
Domain
Defense, electro-optical/infrared imaging (via careerplan.io/jobs/00f8d9af-d8fc-4aaf-b99b-c6ab8cc8b6a5-optical-engineer-at-harmattan-ai)
Required skills
optical system sizing, lens and sensor selection, optical test bench development, image quality measurement (MTF, NETD), camera calibration, thermal integration, supplier management
Preferred skills
thermal camera experience
Technologies
EO/IR sensors, optical coatings, athermalization, distortion correction
Responsibilities
Size and design EO/IR imaging payloads; select lenses and sensors or lead custom optical designs; design and maintain optical test benches; measure and validate image quality; develop camera calibration pipelines; integrate optics into mechanical assemblies; investigate optical issues; manage optical suppliers; run field tests
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC