Senior Manager - TeraWave Optical Engineering
Core
Lead a team of optical and opto-mechanical engineers to design telescope assemblies and optical light paths for the TeraWave OISL payload, ensuring transition from concept to high-volume production.
Role type
Senior Manager, Optical Engineering
Builds
Optically interconnected satellite constellations for space-based communications
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Free-space optical communication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical system design, Opto-mechanical design, STOP analysis, Team leadership, NPI process management, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
10cm-class telescope design, Lasercom/OISL experience, Design-for-manufacturability, Environmental qualification testing
Technologies
Optical engineering tools, STOP analysis software
Responsibilities
Lead team through full design lifecycle (concept to EVT/DVT), Own technical direction for telescope assemblies, Drive opto-mechanical design and STOP analysis, Lead NPI process for high-volume production, Manage personnel hiring and development, Partner with systems/mechanical/thermal/manufacturing teams, Support sustaining engineering with design documentation, Identify and manage technical risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities