Lead Optical Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities: - Develop and optimize systems involving lenses, sensors, or imaging devices - Conduct optical system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis using tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar optical analysis software. - Develop and execute optical test plans to validate system performance at component, subsystem, and payload levels. - Design and implement optical test setups including alignment tools, calibration methods, and metrology procedures. - Define optical acceptance criteria and support verification activities for payload integration and end-of-line testing. - Support manufacturing and assembly processes involving optics, including defining handling procedures, contamination control, and alignment processes. - Analyze test data and troubleshoot optical performance issues during development, integration, and production. - Support root-cause investigations for optical performance deviations and recommend corrective actions. - Conduct research on new materials and emerging optical technologies to keep R&D aligned with the latest advancements. - Ideal candidates will be able to contribute in areas of secondary responsibility, such as structural or t...