Senior Optical Engineer

As a Senior Optical Engineer at Spire, you'll play a leading role in developing and testing various optical products and systems on our Spire satellites. You'll take ownership of our optical design processes and guide the qualification and acceptance of flight hardware.

Requirements

• Lead the design and test of optical systems such as Star Trackers, O-ISL terminals, and Imagers.
• Design and maintain the tooling for optical calibration of satellite systems.
• Maintain and improve opto-mechanical test equipment and facilities to support qualification and acceptance test campaigns.
• Define and implement optical design and test processes and practices to ensure repeatability, traceability, and efficiency across all programs.
• Provide technical leadership in the area of optics.
• Mentor junior test engineers and support their professional development by sharing knowledge, setting standards, and reviewing work.

Benefits

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Family Leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Healthy snacks & beverages in every office