Staff Optical Engineer

• →Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• →9+ years of applicable experience designing, analyzing, and testing optical systems. 

• →Experience with imaging systems. 

• →Experience using optical design and analysis tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or equivalent software. 

• →Strong understanding of optical materials, coatings, sensor windows, and environmental effects on optical performance. 

• →Experience planning and performing optical bench or lab testing. 

• →Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• →Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high ownership. 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 

• Experience with aerospace, spaceflight, hypersonic, or reentry optical systems. 

• Experience with seeker design, boresight stability, MTF, radiometry, and stray light analysis. 

• Experience developing and qualifying camera systems for harsh environments. 

• Experience working directly with vendors to develop custom optical hardware. 

• Experience supporting environmental, field, or flight test campaigns for optical systems. 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $161,000-$221,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.