Senior Optical Engineer - Spaceflight (Hybrid)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,530 - 267,030; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation for space missions. This role involves design, assembly, and testing of custom optical systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility to work from home. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Optical Science or a related field and significant experience in optical systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Significant experience in optical systems design, analysis, and testing.
• Advanced knowledge of optical metrology and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and test complex optical instrumentation.
• Conduct optical system modeling and analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optical systems realization.

Skills

Optical engineering principles

Optical design software (CODE V, Zemax, FRED)

Optical metrology techniques

Advanced communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Science or related field

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation for space missions. This role involves design, assembly, and testing of custom optical systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility to work from home. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Optical Science or a related field and significant experience in optical systems engineering.