Space Optics Engineer II — Innovate with Deep Space Tech

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; Presencial; USD 126 000 - 152 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Resumo da oferta

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks an Optical Engineer II to design and develop optical systems for planetary probes and Earth-observing sensing platforms. You will contribute to system architecture, detailed optical and opto-mechanical design, analysis, and calibration while working with diverse talent across disciplines.

The role requires adaptive optics knowledge, wavefront sensing experience, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline with 3+ years of related work experience; Master's degree with 1+ year.
• An understanding of adaptive optics algorithms and optical hardware with underlying principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Experience in wavefront sensing and control and/or adaptive optics instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python
• The ability to work well in teams with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, e.g. Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop optical instruments for planetary probes and earth observing sensing systems.
• Perform system architecture, optical design, opto-mechanical design, analysis and implementation.
• Align, test and calibrate optical instruments and systems.

Conhecimentos

Adaptive optics

Wavefront sensing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline

Master's degree in similar disciplines

Ferramentas

MATLAB

Python

Zemax

LabVIEW

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks an Optical Engineer II to design and develop optical systems for planetary probes and Earth-observing sensing platforms. You will contribute to system architecture, detailed optical and opto-mechanical design, analysis, and calibration while working with diverse talent across disciplines.

The role requires adaptive optics knowledge, wavefront sensing experience, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python, with strong written and verbal communication skills.