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Lead Optical Engineer

Irvine, CA, USA

25 Days ago

Job Description


Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize systems involving lenses, sensors, or imaging devices
  • Conduct optical system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis using tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar optical analysis software.
  • Develop and execute optical test plans to validate system performance at component, subsystem, and payload levels.
  • Design and implement optical test setups including alignment tools, calibration methods, and metrology procedures.
  • Define optical acceptance criteria and support verification activities for payload integration and end-of-line testing.
  • Support manufacturing and assembly processes involving optics, including defining handling procedures, contamination control, and alignment processes.
  • Analyze test data and troubleshoot optical performance issues during development, integration, and production.
  • Support root-cause investigations for optical performance deviations and recommend corrective actions.
  • Conduct research on new materials and emerging optical technologies to keep R&D aligned with the latest advancements.
  • Ideal candidates will be able to contribute in areas of secondary responsibility, such as structural or thermal simulation, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5-10+ years of experience in optical design or a related field
  • Strong understanding of physics, optics materials, and/or laser systems Proficiency in optical design software (Zemax, Code V, Light tool or similar)
  • Experience with imaging systems or laser systems
  • Experience with OnShape, Solidworks, or similar CAD
  • Strong understanding of thermal and structural analysis of optical designs
  • Experience with optomechanical alignment, calibration and testing procedures
  • Preferred experience with optics designed for visible, NIR, and LWIR transmission
  • Benefits
    • Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it
    • Bonus, 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity
    • Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure.

    Job Overview


    Job Function: Engineering & Design

    Job Type: Full Time

    Workplace Type: Not Specified

    Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

    Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

    Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

    Contact Information


    Company Name: TRL11, Inc.

    Recruiting People: HR Department

    Website: https://www.trl11.com

    Location

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