Senior Optical Engineer, R&D
Core
Lead optical design and investigations for autonomous directed-energy systems hardware platforms.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (R&D)
Builds
Robust directed-energy system hardware platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Directed-energy systems
Required skills
Optical design, Tolerance analysis, System-level design, Vendor collaboration, Mechanical integration, Performance validation, Hardware debugging, First-principles optics, Component specification, Trade studies
Preferred skills
High-power laser optics, Ruggedized beam delivery, Adaptive optics, Laser communications terminals, Zemax/OpticStudio, Code V, Yb fiber laser systems
Responsibilities
Lead optical design and analysis for core system components, Drive optical investigations and trade studies, Specify and evaluate optical components and subsystem architectures, Partner with mechanical engineers on packaging and integration, Perform tolerance analysis and validate performance, Lead alignment and characterization of integrated optical systems, Work with vendors on manufacturability and feasibility
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
