Optical Engineer, Space Payloads

Koitecc Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Koitecc Solutions is seeking an Optical Engineer for the Emerging Space Systems Division in San Diego, California. This role focuses on designing and validating advanced optical payload systems for space missions, involving extensive hands-on laboratory activities.

The successful candidate will support modeling and performance analysis, ensuring high-performance payload development. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields is necessary along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in optical engineering or 2+ years with a Master's.
• Familiarity with optical performance metrics like PSF and MTF.
• Experience with laboratory optical alignment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and validation of optical systems.
• Contribute to performance analysis and development.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory activities and testing.

Skills

Optical system modeling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Optics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Zemax

COMSOL

Lumerical

Job description

Koitecc Solutions is seeking an Optical Engineer for the Emerging Space Systems Division in San Diego, California. This role focuses on designing and validating advanced optical payload systems for space missions, involving extensive hands-on laboratory activities.

The successful candidate will support modeling and performance analysis, ensuring high-performance payload development. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields is necessary along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively.