Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Boulder, CO
Salary: $190,000–$252,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging

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The Space Imaging team at AI&T is hiring a Staff Optical Engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems for spaceborne products. This role involves working closely with suppliers to procure optical elements, generating alignment plans, and managing test vendors to scale production. The engineer will develop and review test setups and procedures, evaluate system performance errors, and interface with evaluation teams for qualification testing. Essential qualifications include 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. The position requires knowledge of electro-optical system development and laboratory testing methods, as well as secret security clearance.

Skills

Zemax CODE V Python Matlab Tolerancing Lens Manufacturing Interferometry EE MTF PSF Data Analysis Optical Design Optomechanical Engineering Athermalization Mount Design Requirements Validation Secret Security Clearance

What you'll do

Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems.
Procure optical elements from suppliers with technical oversight and anomaly resolution.
Generate alignment plans and procedures for complex infrared assemblies.
Evaluate and analyze performance errors to determine root cause in prototypes.
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 experience in free space optical systems for space or airborne environments
Knowledge of electro-optical system development, manufacturing, and testing processes
Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
Proficiency in laboratory testing including optical component and system alignment/testing
Data analysis skills using Matlab, Python, or similar tools

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