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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Optical Engineer, Space Imaging

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Space Imaging team is seeking an Optical Engineer to design new product lines for tactical airborne applications, working closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define optical architectures and mature prototypes into products.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Optical system designOptical design softwareOpto-mechanical systemsSTOP analysisDiffraction limited imagingOptical component testingData analysis methodsRadiometry analysisOptical materialsTeam leadership

Required

BS in Engineering required with a concentration in Optics

5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce

Expertise with optical design and analysis software, preferably Zemax

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

Preferred

MS or PhD preferred, but not required

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

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan