Manufacturing Engineer II - Optical
Core
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for optical products (cameras, image sensors, lidar) to support aerospace lander subsystems.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Optical)
Builds
Optical hardware for guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) of lander subsystems
Domain
Aerospace / Optics / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
process flow development, cleanroom setup, optical equipment sourcing, production scaling planning, design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA/DFT), manufacturing documentation, root cause analysis, GD&T interpretation, tolerance stack-up analysis, quality standards compliance, team leadership
Preferred skills
laser operation and safety, specialty adhesives/epoxies, MATLAB/Simulink/Python, calibration and characterization (MTF, distortion), test equipment programming, optical component inspection, BOM reconciliation, Lean Six Sigma, PLM/MRP systems, tooling design, NPI experience
Technologies
Windchill, Teamcenter, interferometers, collimators, theodolites
Responsibilities
Develop production flow for optical products including testing and calibration; Build out manufacturing cleanroom space; Source and coordinate purchase/installation of optical specialty equipment; Develop scaling plans for production quantities; Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFA/DFT; Author and maintain manufacturing documentation; Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances; Communicate development status and risks to management; Provide manufacturability feedback to design teams; Support prototype hardware builds and stand up manufacturing processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC