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Senior Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$144,000-$191,000 / year
full-timeseniorDefense technology
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Description
You will lead the assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems for spaceborne platforms, working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to mature prototypes into products. Your work directly supports national security by delivering advanced imaging capabilities to warfighters.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering or Physics with concentration in Optics
- 5+ years experience with complex opto-mechanical systems assembly, integration, and testing
- Strong experience with free space optical systems for space or airborne environments
- Knowledge of electro-optical system specification, development, manufacturing, and testing
- Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
Responsibilities
- Lead assembly, integration, and test of novel optical systems
- Manage optical suppliers and procurement of optical elements
- Generate alignment plans and align optical systems using autocollimators, theodolites, interferometers, etc.
- Develop test setups and procedures to transition products from R&D to production
- Analyze optical system performance errors and determine root cause
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