- Pasadena, California, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- $186K–$227K per year
- 5+ years
Optical Engineer IV responsible for design, analysis, and development of optical systems for planetary probes and remote sensing instruments.
Compensation
$185,952 - $226,720
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze optical systems for telescopes, cameras, and spectrometers
- Conduct detailed trade studies and develop requirements
- Maintain performance error budgets
- Participate in large team studies
- Support development of optical instruments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- PhD in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- Nice to have: knowledge of JPL flight project practices
- Nice to have: experience with space optics