Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lexington, MA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / 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 to qualify optical performance through various tests. Essential qualifications include a BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy with a focus on Optics, 5+ years of experience with opto-mechanical systems, knowledge of electro-optical specifications, and proficiency in optical design software like Zemax or CODE V, as well as data analysis tools such as Matlab or Python. The role requires expertise in free space optical systems for space environments and a secret security clearance.

Skills

Zemax CODE V Python Matlab Kronecker Delta EE MTF PSF Zygo MX 4D 4Sight Apre Reveal Tolerancing Lens Manufacturing Drawing Standards Interferometry Thermal Testing Vibration Testing Optical Design Data Analysis

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.
Manage integration and test vendors to scale production of complex assemblies.
Evaluate prototype and production system performance errors to determine root cause.

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 specification, development, manufacturing, and testing.
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.

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