Optical Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Jacksonville, Florida, United States Star Catcher Industries Full time
Transform Space Power with Star Catcher Industries

Star Catcher Industries is revolutionizing space power transmission with our cutting-edge technology. We're seeking a talented Optical Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, our orbital power grid.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop free space optical systems for power transmission between spacecraft, ensuring overall system requirements are met.
  • Conduct system architecture and design analysis to guarantee optical performance and reliability.
  • Execute system performance modeling and simulation, utilizing prototypes and testbeds to validate system models.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to facilitate system level and subsystem level testing, including laboratory tests, field tests, and operational/on-orbit tests.
  • Develop new tools and techniques to improve our ability to model and understand key phenomena related to non-imaging optics systems, propagation in optical fibers, nonlinear optics, and other effects that operate with high peak and high optical power.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a related technical field; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • At least five years of experience in a relevant field, with a proven track record in the successful design and development of optical and/or laser-based systems for terrestrial or satellite applications.
  • Experience with optical system design for manufacturing, design, and cost; optical transmission systems modeling, simulation, and performance tradeoff analysis; and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with configuration management practices, effective communication skills, and experience with lens and optical design tools, multi-physics tools, and software tools for performing complex analyses.
About Star Catcher Industries

Star Catcher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a highly competitive benefits package and a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about enabling people to do more in space and are not afraid to get your hands dirty, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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