Senior Optical Engineer

Jobs via Dice; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and develop advanced optical systems for tactical airborne applications. Candidates should possess a strong background in optics with 5+ years of relevant experience, working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including comprehensive healthcare plans and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Generous holiday calendar

Paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental Health Resources

Professional development stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

Commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems.
• Expertise in optical design and analysis software.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture decisions and design optical systems.
• Conduct performance analysis for optical systems.
• Transition products and systems to production.

Skills

Optical design

Optics analysis

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Engineering (Optics concentration)

MS or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Zemax

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

Anduril Imaging designs and builds state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.

About The Job

The Tactical Systems mission team is seeking an Optical Engineer to design a new product lines for tactical airborne applications on both fixed wing and rotor craft. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define optical architectures, complete the optical design and analysis, build prototypes leading to ground and flight testing, and mature the prototypes into products.

Successful candidates will have experience designing and delivering environmentally rugged optical systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead architecture decisions, optical trades for novel optical systems for broadly defined missions
• Design lenses and optical components for high performance imaging systems
• Understand and define optical performance requirements given multi-disciplinary engineering constraints
• Design and tolerance complex visible to infrared optical systems to meet performance requirements for ground & airborne applications
• Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
• Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
• Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and leadership to solve interdisciplinary technical problems by serving as the Optical Engineering subject matter expert
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering required with a concentration in Optics
• MS or PhD preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce
• Expertise with optical design and analysis software, preferably Zemax
• Experience with STOP (Structural, Thermal, and Optical Performance) analysis
• Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
• Experience with the design of diffraction limited imaging systems in dynamic environments
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
• Optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.), and opto-electrical system modeling
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Experience with radiometry and stray light analysis
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
• Knowledge of common materials used in optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures
  
  

US Salary Range

$130,900-$196,350 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
  
  

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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