Optical Alignment Engineer — Space Sensor Systems

Space Dynamics Laboratory; Logan (UT); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Civil & Commercial Space Division seeks a mid-level Optical Alignment Engineer to join our team in Logan, Utah. The role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and fielding space electro-optical systems across UV to IR spectrums, with strong emphasis on alignment methodologies and error budgeting.

The candidate demonstrates senior-level knowledge of optical alignment tools, planning, and testing, including interferometers and CGHs, and collaborates across

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security clearance.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in optical sciences/engineering and 4+ years with PhD, 8+ years with master’s.
• Subject matter expert in optical alignment and alignment tools/methods.
• Experience with UV/EO/IR imaging and non-imaging systems and all optical elements.
• Experience with optical alignment plans/procedures and metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor optical engineers in alignment methods, error budgets, and error analysis.
• Conduct trade studies and engineering analyses of optical alignment.
• Support optical design with alignment and budgeting methods.
• Perform optical alignment of UV/EO/IR imaging systems and elements.
• Carry out optical testing (WFE, line of sight, PSF, focus, vignetting).
• Lead design reviews and support proposals; manage small teams.

Skills

Optical alignment

Error budgets

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in optical sciences/optical engineering

Tools

Interferometers

CGHs

Laser trackers

Theodolites

Zemax

CODE V

FRED

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Civil & Commercial Space Division seeks a mid-level Optical Alignment Engineer to join our team in Logan, Utah. The role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and fielding space electro-optical systems across UV to IR spectrums, with strong emphasis on alignment methodologies and error budgeting.

The candidate demonstrates senior-level knowledge of optical alignment tools, planning, and testing, including interferometers and CGHs, and collaborates across