Senior Optical Engineer for Tactical Airborne Applications

3 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States Anduril Industries Full time
About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to bring the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, revolutionizing how military systems are designed, built, and sold.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of innovative optical systems for tactical airborne applications. As a key member of our interdisciplinary technical team, you will be responsible for defining optical architectures, completing optical design and analysis, building prototypes, and maturing them into products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead architecture decisions and optical trades for novel optical 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 and 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
Requirements
  • BS in Engineering required with a concentration in Optics
  • MS or PhD preferred, but not required
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of engineers and technologists working on cutting-edge defense technology. As an Optical Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of innovative optical systems.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $142,000-$213,000 USD, highly competitive equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package, including platinum healthcare benefits, basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance, and a generous company holiday calendar. Additionally, we offer a professional development stipend, daily meals and provisions, company-funded commuter benefits, and relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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