Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)

📋 Description

• Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development, including design, analysis, and
• Represent the optical system in program-level, cross-disciplinary trades and issue resolution
• Define requirements for high-performant optical systems in challenging environmental conditions
• Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations
• Participate in verification testing, including environmental qualification, performance
• Define and lead field testing of optical experiments and laser communication systems

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, physics, or other engineering/STEM discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or
• 3+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g. C++, MATLAB, and/or Python)

🎁 Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance