Senior Optical Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Design, simulate, and verify optical systems for free-space laser communication terminals, from concept to detailed design and lab verification.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (laser communication)
Builds
Free-space laser communication terminals for space or airborne systems
Domain
Aerospace/Defense, Optical Engineering, Laser Communication
Required skills
Optical system simulation and analysis, ZEMAX OpticStudio, beam propagation modeling, polarization behavior analysis, tolerance budgeting, lab test setup definition, optical measurement, fiber optics, laser beam propagation, opto-mechanics integration, thermal integration, electronics integration
Preferred skills
COMSOL Multiphysics, STOP analysis, stray light optimization, FRED, ASAP
Technologies
ZEMAX OpticStudio, COMSOL Multiphysics, FRED, ASAP
Responsibilities
Own optical system simulation and analysis from concept to detailed design; Model and verify optical performance including beam propagation and polarization; Plan and support optical verification in the lab; Define technical requirements for optical systems and components; Support qualification of optical components and prototype systems; Drive design trades with opto-mechanics, thermal, electronics and control teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
