Optical system integration jobs

Scientist, Optical Engineering (Technical Manager)

L3HHCM20 · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Open

Rochester, New York, United States
Manager
$141K–$262K per year
12–16 years

Scientist, Optical Engineering (Technical Manager)

L3HHCM20 · Posted Nov 10, 2026

Open

Rochester, New York, United States
Manager
$141K–$262K per year
12–16 years

Assembly Integration & Test Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Tucson, Arizona, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid
5+ years

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Assembly, Integration and Test Technician for Rocket Lab Optical Systems supporting the integration of advanced electro-optical space payloads.

Responsibilities

Lead integration, alignment, calibration, and verification activities for advanced EO/IR optical payloads used in spaceborne sensor systems
Execute hands-on optical integration tasks including optical bench setup, alignment, metrology, and environmental test readiness
Develop and refine test procedures, optical characterization methods, and performance-validation processes
Support environmental tests (TVAC, vibe, shock), monitor optical performance, and ensure compliance with mission requirements
Drive resolution of integration issues, test anomalies, and optical performance deviations

Requirements

High school diploma
Nice to have: EO/IR payloads
Nice to have: infrared focal planes
Nice to have: space-based sensor systems
Nice to have: alignment procedures

Skills

optical system integration test verification optical alignment

Principal Optical Engineer - 3

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 4, 2026

Open

Chandler, Arizona, United States
Principal
$108K–$162K per year
5+ years

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Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and analysis of optical systems for imaging and sensing applications
Perform optical performance analyses across expected environmental and operational conditions
Develop and maintain optical error budgets
Perform Structurally Induced Line of Sight (SILOS) analysis
Define optical requirements and allocate tolerances at the system, subsystem, and component levels

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering
Nice to have: MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering
Nice to have: previous experience with DoD missile defense or seeker programs

Skills

optical design optical performance analysis tolerancing

Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Imaging

Anduril Industries · Posted Nov 4, 2026

Open

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Manager
$220K–$292K per year
12+ years

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Lead and oversee manufacturing engineering and operations for high-volume production of imaging hardware.

Compensation

$220,000—$292,000 USD

Responsibilities

Build & Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Team
Drive Manufacturing Strategy & Technology
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI)
Scale Production Capability
Drive Continuous Improvement & Complexity Reduction

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Skills

manufacturing engineering operations leadership make-vs-buy analysis contract manufacturer management supplier development NPI

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Astranis · Posted Nov 3, 2026

Open

San Francisco, United States
Senior
$145K–$225K per year
5+ years

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Lead the design and integration of opto-mechanical systems for Astranis spacecraft, mentor junior engineers, and support cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$145,000—$225,000 USD

Responsibilities

Develop new opto-mechanical products from concept and detailed design through engineering drawings, vendor selection, evaluation, prototype builds and production
Design and integrate free-space optical assemblies, miniature optics, optical mounts and precision alignment mechanisms
Perform detailed tolerance analyses and tolerance stack-ups for optical and mechanical assemblies
Integrate mechanical, optical and electrical components into complex optoelectronic systems
Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design reviews

Requirements

B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent
Nice to have: running a development program
Nice to have: synthesizing requirements
Nice to have: geometric optics
Nice to have: semiconductor packaging/assembly

Skills

opto-mechanical design precision mechanical design optical system integration

Scientist, Optical Engineering (Technical Manager)

Scientist, Optical Engineering (Technical Manager)

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Assembly Integration & Test Technician

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Principal Optical Engineer - 3

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Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Imaging

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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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