Optical Systems Engineer
Core
Design, manufacture, test, and deploy high-volume optical benches and payloads for satellites operating in UV to LWIR spectrums across LEO to deep space.
Role type
Senior Optical Systems Engineer
Builds
High-volume optical payloads for satellite missions
Domain
Aerospace / Optical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical system design and tolerancing, System architecture and SNR budgeting, Stray light and fiber coupling modeling, Environmental qualification and reliability testing, Vendor and supply chain technical leadership, Laboratory characterization and system validation
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing and design for manufacturability, Optical mechanisms specification and controls analysis, Electro-optical sensing technologies implementation, Experimental research and data visualization, Space environment failure mode analysis
Technologies
UV/VIS/NIR/SWIR/MWIR/LWIR optics, Fiber-to-free space interfaces, Large aperture telescopes, Focal plane arrays, Photodiodes
Responsibilities
Define system architecture, SNR budget, and system-specific modeling; Lead detailed optical design and tolerancing; Develop risk reduction timelines and test strategies; Conduct environmental qualification and reliability testing; Provide technical leadership to vendors and external partners; Mentor engineers in optical system development; Oversee manufacturing equipment selection and factory layout development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities