Senior Optical Engineer AI&T, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lexington, MA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Optical Engineer AI&T, Space Imaging

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The Space Imaging team at a leading aerospace company is hiring a Senior Optical Engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems for spaceborne applications. This role involves working closely with suppliers to procure optical elements and manage test vendors, generating alignment plans, and developing procedures to transition products from R&D to production. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy with 5+ years of experience in complex opto-mechanical systems, proficiency in optical design software like Zemax or CODE V, and data analysis skills using Matlab or Python. Experience with free space optical systems for space environments is essential, along with knowledge of electro-optical system development and testing methodologies. This position requires a secret security clearance and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at scale within a dynamic interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Zemax CODE V Python Matlab Kafka Jenkins Git AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems.
Procure optical elements from suppliers with technical oversight and quality control.
Generate alignment plans and procedures for complex infrared assemblies.
Evaluate and analyze prototype performance errors to determine root causes.
Develop test setups and procedures to transition products from R&D to production.

What we're looking for

BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy with a concentration in Optics
5+ years of experience in complex opto-mechanical systems assembly, integration, and testing
Strong knowledge of free space optical systems for space or airborne environments
Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
Proficiency in optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
Data analysis skills using Matlab, Python, or similar tools
Secret security clearance required

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