Lead Optical Engineer: Solar Concentration & Testing

Protagonist Management LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Protagonist Management LLC is seeking a Lead Optical Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. This role involves owning optical testing and model validation for our P3’s concentrating optics, designing setups, and collaborating with multiple engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD with at least 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Python and C++, and a strong background in optical systems. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in optical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with optical systems in a lab environment.
• Strong expertise in optical testing and model validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate optical test setups for Fresnel-lens concentrators.
• Execute advanced optical testing and validation.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.

Skills

Optical testing and model validation

Python

C++

Non-imaging optics

Optical tolerance analysis

Education

Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

LightTools

FRED

Job description

Protagonist Management LLC is seeking a Lead Optical Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. This role involves owning optical testing and model validation for our P3’s concentrating optics, designing setups, and collaborating with multiple engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD with at least 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Python and C++, and a strong background in optical systems. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.