Optical Engineer
Core
Lead the conception, development, and delivery of advanced optical instrumentation and systems for current and future astronomical observatories.
Role type
Senior IC Optical Engineer (Astronomy)
Builds
Facility-class astronomical instrumentation, space-based observatories, and strategic R&D initiatives
Domain
Astronomy / Astrophysics / Precision Optics
Required skills
Optical lens design, optical modelling, performance analysis, tolerancing, optical testing, alignment planning, integration, verification/validation, optical metrology, systems engineering, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Facility-class scientific instruments, spaceflight payloads, spectrograph design, custom optics (aspherics/free-forms), adaptive optics, cryogenic optical systems, photonics, technical leadership
Technologies
Zemax, Code V, FRED, ASAP, MATLAB, Python, C++, Linux, Git, Jira, Confluence, LabVIEW, Python, C++, Linux, Git, Jira, Confluence, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to strategic R&D activities; investigate and evaluate emerging optical technologies; prepare technical documentation (specifications, ICDs, test plans); support procurement and vendor interactions; guide engineering decisions throughout the instrument lifecycle.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
