Staff Optical Engineer - Ai&t, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries

Lexington, United States
Base: $220,000 - $292,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Bs in engineering or physics with optics concentration
5+ years opto-mechanical system experience
Free space optical systems integration
Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer for their Space Imaging team to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in opto-mechanical systems and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative defense technology environment

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and test of novel optical systems for spaceborne applications.
  • The role requires managing vendors and developing procedures to transition products from R&D to production while ensuring environmental ruggedness.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance to work on defense technology systems.

Matching Summary

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Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer for their Space Imaging team to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in opto-mechanical systems and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative defense technology environment.

Salary

Base: $220,000 - $292,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS in Engineering or Physics with Optics concentration
  • 5+ years opto-mechanical system experience
  • Free space optical systems integration
  • Electro-optical system specification and testing
  • Optical tolerancing and lens manufacturing knowledge
  • Zemax or CODE V software proficiency
  • Matlab or Python data analysis skills

Nice-to-have

  • MS or PhD in Optics
  • First principles approach to complex problems
  • Thermal and vibrationally dynamic environment testing
  • Team leadership and mentoring experience
  • Infrared optical materials knowledge
  • Lens bonding and athermalization expertise
  • Interferometry software experience (Zygo, 4D, Apre)

Key Requirements

  • BS in Engineering/Physics/Astronomy with Optics focus
  • 5+ years workforce experience in opto-mechanical systems
  • Experience with space or airborne free space optical systems
  • Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must be eligible for US Secret security clearance

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