Staff Optical Engineer, Spaceflight Vision Systems

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer to own the optical systems for its innovative re-entry vehicles. The role involves leading the development of sensor windows and spectral camera systems, performing extensive optical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 9 years of experience in optical design, with strong tool competencies in Zemax or equivalent. An attractive salary of $161,000-$221,000 is offered, along with a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of applicable experience designing, analyzing, and testing optical systems.
• Experience planning and performing optical bench or lab testing.
• Strong understanding of environmental effects on optical performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of sensor window and seeker design and analysis for flight systems.
• Perform optical analyses including image quality and stray light.
• Translate test results into recommendations to improve system performance.

Skills

Optical design and analysis

Imaging systems

Optical materials

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Code V

FRED

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer to own the optical systems for its innovative re-entry vehicles. The role involves leading the development of sensor windows and spectral camera systems, performing extensive optical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 9 years of experience in optical design, with strong tool competencies in Zemax or equivalent. An attractive salary of $161,000-$221,000 is offered, along with a commitment to equal employment opportunities.