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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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$146,000–$194,000
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The Optical Engineer, Design & Architecture joins the Imaging team to support an expanding product line transitioning from prototyping to maturity. This role involves leading architecture decisions, performing optical trades for novel systems, and designing lenses and components for high-performance imaging applications. The engineer will define performance requirements under multi-disciplinary constraints, transition high TRL prototypes into production fieldable systems, and analyze performance errors to determine root causes. Key technical requirements include expertise in Zemax or CodeV, STOP analysis, and experience with LIDAR, laser communications, or adaptive optics. Candidates must possess skills in designing diffraction-limited systems for dynamic environments, performing radiometry and stray light analysis, and conducting optical component testing like interferometry. The role focuses on solving complex opto-mechanical problems to develop advanced electro-optical and infrared systems for ground and airborne applications.