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EOI Space · 1 day ago

Senior Optical Engineer

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery. They are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to contribute to the development, analysis, testing, calibration, and delivery of their electro-optical payload, focusing on high-performance satellite-based imaging.

Satellite Communication

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, and calibration of high-performance EO payloads for satellite-based imaging

Perform optical modeling and analysis (e.g., ray tracing, stray light analysis, MTF, SNR, distortion) using tools like Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or FRED

Assist in specifying and evaluating optical elements, including lenses, mirrors, filters, and coatings

Collaborate with mechanical and thermal engineers to ensure optical alignment stability across launch and on-orbit environments

Support the integration and alignment of optical components and full payload assemblies

Contribute to optical test setups, including interferometry, collimation, boresight, and environmental testing

Collaborate in pre-launch sensor radiometric, spectral, and geometric calibrations; collaborate in on-orbit calibration

Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners for optical component procurement and verification

Work with systems and software teams to define imaging performance requirements and calibration strategies

Contribute to the requirements verification for the overall system

Qualification

Optical EngineeringOptical ModelingElectro-Optical PayloadsOptical AlignmentMechanical Design SoftwareCalibration TechniquesCollaborationProblem Solving