Space Optical Design Engineer – Free‑Space Comm

Physics World; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyloom, an IonQ company, seeks an Optical Designer and Analyst to design and optimize optical systems for space‑based communication. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, manufacturable solutions for spacecraft or ground‑based platforms.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in optics or related field and extensive use of optical design tools like ZEMAX, with experience in high‑precision instruments and space applications. Hybrid readiness and travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics or related field and hands‑on optical design experience.
• Proven track record with space‑based or high‑precision optical instruments.
• Strong skills in optical software and mechanical design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of optical systems from concept to prototyping for space platforms.
• Perform analyses focusing on tolerances, wavefront error, and fiber coupling efficiency.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software and control teams for integration.
• Develop and validate optomechanical designs and perform structural‑thermal‑optical analyses.
• Prepare technical docs and mentor peers on design practices.

Skills

Optics design

Space-based systems

ZEMAX

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/related field

Tools

ZEMAX

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Skyloom, an IonQ company, seeks an Optical Designer and Analyst to design and optimize optical systems for space‑based communication. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, manufacturable solutions for spacecraft or ground‑based platforms.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in optics or related field and extensive use of optical design tools like ZEMAX, with experience in high‑precision instruments and space applications. Hybrid readiness and travel may apply.