Senior Optical Engineer, R&D
Core
Lead optical system design and investigations for autonomous directed-energy systems, turning designs into robust hardware.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (R&D)
Builds
Core system components for autonomous directed-energy systems
Domain
Defense technology / High-power laser optics
Required skills
Optical system design and analysis, Tolerance analysis, Performance validation, Vendor and fabricator management, Mechanical packaging and integration, High-power laser optics expertise, Beam delivery and steering, Adaptive optics, Laser communication terminals, Optical design software (Zemax/OpticStudio, Code V)
Preferred skills
1 micron fiber laser systems experience
Responsibilities
Lead optical design and analysis for core system components, Drive optical investigations and trade studies, Specify and evaluate optical components and subsystem architectures, Partner with mechanical engineers on packaging and system integration, Conduct tolerance analysis and performance validation, Guide alignment, characterization, and testing of integrated optical systems, Work with vendors on feasibility and manufacturability, Establish best practices for optical development and documentation