Optical Test Engineer (Integration & Test)
Core
Design, build, and operate optical metrology and test systems to validate space lasers, optical payloads, and Starlink satellite hardware.
Role type
Optical Test Engineer (Integration & Test)
Builds
Optical flight hardware validation systems and test fixtures for space lasers and transceivers.
Domain
Aerospace / Optics & Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optics and photonics knowledge, optical test equipment operation, automation of test procedures, Python programming, C/C++ programming, CAD design, mechanical engineering fundamentals, troubleshooting optical flight hardware, design for manufacturability, test plan development, data collection automation.
Preferred skills
ZEMAX proficiency, laser communication system trades, space qualified hardware testing, digital communication protocols knowledge, optical alignment techniques, signal integrity principles, custom optical assembly design.
Technologies
Python, C/C++, ZEMAX, CAD
Responsibilities
Design, build, and operate optical metrology and test systems; Use test data to troubleshoot issues with optical flight hardware; Automate optical test equipment and data collection; Instruct technicians on operation of test equipment; Inform optical flight hardware designs to enable efficient test operations; Participate in validation testing, including performance characterization, lot acceptance testing, design qualification testing and reliability testing.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC