Senior Optical Engineer AI&T, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries is seeking an Optical Engineer to focus on assembly, integration, and testing in support of a new product lines for spaceborne systems. The successful candidate will have experience building, validating, and delivering environmentally rugged optical systems in both prototype and production environments.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy required with a concentration in Optics
• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical assembly, integration, and testing in the workforce
• Strong experience on free space optical systems integration and development for a space or airborne environment.
• Knowledge of how electro-optical systems are specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
• Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
• Knowledge and experience laboratory testing including optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment, and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Experience in prototype and production development, including requirements validation
• Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
• Data analysis proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Visa sponsorship
• Four-day work week
• Generous parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance