Optical Engineer II - Space Optics & Flexible Schedule

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Rideshare program

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena seeks an Optical Engineer II to join the Optical Engineering group, focusing on designing and developing optical systems for planetary probes and remote sensing instruments. The role involves collaboration with multiple sections to advance missions and deliver high-precision optics.

Candidates should have a strong background in optical engineering, adaptive optics, and wavefront control, with proficiency in Matlab or Python and experience in optical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline with minimum 3 years of experience; Master’s degree with minimum 1 year.
• Understanding of adaptive optics algorithms and optical hardware; underlying principles and techniques.
• Experience in wavefront sensing and control or adaptive optics instrumentation; proficiency in Matlab or Python.
• Ability to work well in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets (Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Optical Engineering group to design and develop optical systems for planetary probes and instruments.
• Support earth observing remote sensing systems and in situ sensing instruments (telescopes, cameras, spectrometers).
• Collaborate across the Instruments and Communications Division to ensure robust engineering data return.

Skills

Adaptive optics

Wavefront sensing

Matlab/Python

Teamwork

Word/Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or Physics

Master’s degree in similar disciplines

Tools

NX

Zemax

CODE-V

IDL

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena seeks an Optical Engineer II to join the Optical Engineering group, focusing on designing and developing optical systems for planetary probes and remote sensing instruments. The role involves collaboration with multiple sections to advance missions and deliver high-precision optics.

Candidates should have a strong background in optical engineering, adaptive optics, and wavefront control, with proficiency in Matlab or Python and experience in optical