Staff Optics Engineer
Core
Technical leader responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
Role type
Staff Optics Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, high-power optical devices, multi-fiber harnesses, and electro-optic systems.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Optical Engineering & Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical system design, fiber-optic technology integration, laser system expertise, Zemax simulation, optical alignment, technical documentation, manufacturing process development, laser safety classification
Preferred skills
PhD in Physics/Optical Engineering, silicon micromachined devices experience, MEMS-based technologies, Laser Safety Officer certification
Technologies
Zemax, fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, MEMS, silicon micromachined devices
Responsibilities
Design, build, test, and troubleshoot optical, laser, and imaging-based systems; Develop innovative methods for precision optical alignment and integration; Create and maintain processes, test protocols, and documentation for fiber-optic connector terminations; Establish work processes complying with laser and optical manufacturing standards; Evaluate, specify, and procure equipment for fiber-optic device fabrication and testing; Support production and fielded products by resolving technical issues; Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
Seniority
Staff, technical leadership & hands-on IC
