Senior Optical Engineer, Design & Architecture

2 дн. назад

USASenior

optical designlens designcomputer visioninfraredsensor fusion

Lead design and architecture of advanced optical systems for high performance imaging in defense technology.

О компании

The Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

Обязанности

The Imaging team is seeking an Optical Engineer to focus on design and architecture in support of an expanding and maturing product line at a transition point from prototyping to maturity.

Требования

BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy required with a concentration in Optics
MS or PhD preferred, but not required
5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce
Experience building LIDAR, laser communications, or adaptive optics systems, with a strong understanding of pointing, acquisition, and tracking.
Expertise with optical design and analysis software, preferably Zemax or CodeV
Experience with STOP (Structural, Thermal, and Optical Performance) analysis
Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
Experience with the design of diffraction limited imaging systems in dynamic environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Будет плюсом

Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
Optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.), and opto-electrical system modeling
Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
Experience with radiometry and stray light analysis
Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
Knowledge of common materials used in optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of 's total compensation package. Additionally, offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Условия

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Другое

Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. ’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Lead architecture decisions, optical trades for novel optical systems for broadly defined missions
Design lenses and optical components for high performance imaging systems
Understand and define optical performance requirements given multi-disciplinary engineering constraints
Transition a high TRL prototype optical assembly to a production fieldable system.
Design and tolerance complex visible to infrared optical systems to meet performance requirements for ground & airborne applications
Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and leadership to solve interdisciplinary technical problems by serving as the Optical Engineering subject matter expert
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