The optical engineer will contribute to the design and analysis of telescopes, cameras, and imaging spectrometers. They will participate in tolerancing, analyzing, and aligning novel telescopes, spectrometers, and cameras.
Compensation
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $152,880 - $188,448
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and analysis of telescopes, cameras, and imaging spectrometers
Participate in tolerancing, analyzing, and aligning novel telescopes, spectrometers, and cameras
Support development for various optical instruments built within Section
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
Advancing technology and developing innovative optical systems for airborne and space-based applications, including state-of-the-art systems for science, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, align, integrate, and test state-of-the-art optical systems for science, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
Work hands-on with optical hardware, performing analytical work, and driving technology development.
Procure and validate cutting-edge optical components to support system development.
Lead or participate in optical sub-system development, integration, and alignment, working closely with engineers from various disciplines.
Participate in design reviews, presenting findings, and providing input to ensure successful project outcomes.
Requirements
BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
Nice to have: Advanced degree in Optical Engineering (Master's or PhD)
Design, build, and sustain groundbreaking additive manufacturing solutions as an optomechanical engineer on the Hardware Team.
Compensation
The compensation bracket for this position is $187,400.00 - $273,600.00 (per year). In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $228,000.00, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.
Responsibilities
Work closely with our Engineering team (Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems), conceptualize opto-mechanical designs and maintain existing subassemblies.
Collaborate with Operations, such as Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Field Service to support released products, ensure continued production, and troubleshoot issues seen during assembly and in the field.
Perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies that can include optics mounting strategies, detailed tolerance, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.
Collaborate directly with cross functional teams to specify system requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues.
Create and maintain documentation (eg. drawings, ECOs, etc) to enable effective knowledge transfer throughout the company.
Requirements
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
Development Assembly Engineer focused on optical assembly processes, tool development, and process improvement in a high-precision optical manufacturing facility.
Compensation
Pay range: $111,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
Serves as a technical subject matter expert for optical assembly processes.
Develops tools and processes to enable the manufacture of new products.
Conducts analyses to assess and validate assembly processes and tool designs.
Creates and improves documentation for the manufacture of optical assemblies
Trains technicians on the use of tools and processes for new assemblies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field (Physics, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
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