Senior Optical Payload Engineer — Space Systems Lead

General Atomics; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 105,890 - 189,545; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a qualified engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and test of optical space payloads. The role involves working within a cross-disciplinary team to ensure systems meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include hands-on testing, maintaining optical equipment, and supporting advanced sensor studies.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering, significant engineering experience, and excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments. The position offers a full-time salary with a range of $105,890 - $189,545.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering or a related field.
• Nine years experience with a bachelor's, seven years with a master's, or four years with a PhD.
• Customer-focused and able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly and test of space optical systems.
• Set up and maintain optical metrology and other test equipment.
• Support parametric studies and design trade studies.

Skills

Optical system assembly and testing

Optical metrology setup

Parametric studies of electro-optical sensors

Strong communication skills

Leadership and guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Calibrated light sources

Interferometers

Thermal vacuum chambers

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a qualified engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and test of optical space payloads. The role involves working within a cross-disciplinary team to ensure systems meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include hands-on testing, maintaining optical equipment, and supporting advanced sensor studies.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering, significant engineering experience, and excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments. The position offers a full-time salary with a range of $105,890 - $189,545.