🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the assembly, integration, and test of novel optical systems for spaceborne imaging products at a defense technology company. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to mature prototypes into production and own procurement, alignment, and performance validation. This role offers the chance to impact cutting-edge military capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead assembly, integration, and test for novel optical systems.
• Work with optical suppliers to procure and verify optical elements.
• Generate alignment plans and align optical systems using specialized equipment.
• Manage integration and test vendors for scaling infrared assemblies.
• Develop test setups and analyze performance errors for root cause.

📋 Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Physics/Optics required.
• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems in assembly, integration, and testing.
• Strong experience with free space optical systems integration for space or airborne environments.
• Knowledge of electro-optical system specification, development, manufacturing, and testing.
• Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards.

✨ Nice to Have

• MS or PhD in Optics.
• First-principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods.
• Experience with test and evaluation in thermally and vibrationally dynamic environments.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers.
• 💰 Top-tier benefits at little to no cost to employees.
• 🏥 Comprehensive health coverage.
• 🕶️ Paid time off.
• 📈 Retirement plans.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite interview· 4 hours