4h ago

Senior Optical System Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$170k-$210k / yearest.

full-timesenioraerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll own the end-to-end optical performance of complex electro-optical payloads for space and airborne remote-sensing systems. You'll define architectures, lead performance modeling, and guide design through integration and test. This role offers early-stage equity and the chance to advance superintelligent vision technology.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Define optical system architectures for remote-sensing payloads.
  • Perform radiometric, MTF, and image-quality performance analyses.
  • Review optical and optomechanical designs to meet performance requirements.
  • Support integration, test, calibration, and on-orbit commissioning.

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in EO/IR or remote-sensing optical systems.
  • Strong expertise in optical performance analysis (MTF, SNR, radiometry).
  • Experience with detector technologies (CCD, CMOS, IR focal planes).

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Experience with spaceborne or high-altitude airborne imaging systems.
  • Familiarity with Zemax, Code V, FRED or equivalent optical design tools.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏥 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 📈 Early-stage equity sharing in company growth.
  • 🌱 Growth opportunities into leadership or cross-functional roles.
  • 💰 Competitive total compensation package based on experience.
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