Manufacturing Engineer Optics
3 weeks ago
SpaceX is a pioneering company that aims to make humanity a multi-planetary species. We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer Optics to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced optical components.
Responsibilities:- Design and manufacture highly specialized optical components using advanced materials and techniques.
- Collaborate with the design team to ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient and effective.
- Develop and implement cost-effective high-volume manufacturing processes for polishing glass and SiC optical components.
- Perform hands-on engineering and liaison between the design team and production organization to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
- Contribute to design reviews and provide expert advice on design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, and quality control.
- Perform root cause analysis of in-process failures and implement corrective actions.
- Train production personnel and leadership on manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Bachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, or other relevant field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in optical materials and optical manufacturing engineering.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in optical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, or other relevant field (preferred).
- 6+ years of professional experience in optical materials and optical manufacturing engineering (preferred).
- Experience with high-volume and low-cost manufacturing of optical components.
- Experience with rough-grinding and polishing of optical materials such as glass and fused silica.
- Experience specifying fixturing, grinding compounds, and coolant requirements.
- Experience with acquiring and operating spherical and deterministic (aspheric) polishing equipment.
- Experience operating optical metrology equipment, including interferometers and CMM.
- Experience grinding zerodur, silicon carbide, and other specialized optical materials.
- Experience specifying and acquiring grinding and polishing equipment.
- Metrology setup for null verification of concave and convex mirrors.
- Experience scripting automated equipment, including CNC programming and machine tool setup.
- Experience with Hindle-shell metrology for verification of convex mirrors.
- Design of null correctors and computer-generated holograms.
- Proficiency with optical analysis software (Zemax or Code V).
- Track record of scoping and owning projects, and driving them to completion.
- Ability to earn the professional trust of others.
- Ability to thrive in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
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