Senior Optical Engineer, R&D
Core
Lead optical system design and technical investigations for autonomous directed-energy systems, partnering with mechanical and electrical engineers to build robust hardware.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (defense/directed-energy)
Builds
Robust optical hardware for autonomous directed-energy platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Directed-energy systems / High-power laser optics
Required skills
Optical system design, optical analysis, trade studies, component selection, tolerance analysis, performance validation, mechanical integration, vendor collaboration, hands-on alignment and characterization
Preferred skills
High-power laser optics, ruggedized beam delivery, beam directors, collimators, fast steering mirrors, adaptive optics, laser communications, Zemax/OpticStudio, Code V, Yb fiber laser systems
Responsibilities
Lead optical design and analysis for core system components; Run optical investigations and trade studies; Specify and evaluate optical components and subsystem architectures; Collaborate on optical packaging, housing, and integration; Perform tolerance analysis and validate performance; Lead alignment, characterization, and testing of integrated optical systems; Work with vendors on manufacturability and feasibility; Establish best practices for optical development and documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
