Optical Test Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Design, build, and operate optical metrology and test systems to validate optical flight hardware for space-based AI satellite constellations.
Role type
Optical Test Engineer (IC)
Builds
Optical flight hardware for Starmind satellite constellation
Domain
Aerospace / Photonics / Optical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
optics, photonics, laser technology, optical test equipment operation, optical analysis tools (ZEMAX), lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optical alignment, signal integrity, digital communication protocols, CAD, Python, C/C++, software version control
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in physics/engineering, custom optical assembly design, space qualified hardware testing, mechanical engineering fundamentals
Technologies
ZEMAX, Python, C/C++
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; Apply optics and photonics knowledge to laser communication system trades and component development; Participate in validation testing, including performance characterization, lot acceptance testing, design qualification testing and reliability testing; Develop test plans and maintain design specifications and capabilities data; Design test fixtures for engineering and production tests; Develop production procedures and processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production; Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC