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Senior Optical Engineer

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50Since 2021H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$166K - $223K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree5 yrs expEnglishPythonRay

Job Description

Senior Optical Engineer

Muon Space

• Perform comprehensive stray light analysis using FRED to quantify and mitigate out-of-field stray light, scatter, ghosting, and thermal self-emission across complex infrared optical assemblies. • Specify and analyze custom optical coatings and surface treatments to maximize transmission/reflectance and manage environmental durability for our multispectral IR instruments. • Serve as the primary technical liaison with specialized optical component vendors. • Drive R&D initiatives to advance internal capabilities in novel coating technologies, filter survivability in harsh environments (e.g., TVAC, radiation), and advanced optical materials. • Define test plans using metrology setups (e.g., spectrophotometry, scatterometry/BRDF measurements) to verify vendor deliverables and characterize component-level spectral and scatter performance. • Partner with optical and mechanical designers to iterate and optimize baffle designs, surface finishes, and optomechanical layouts based on rigorous stray light analysis.

Job Requirements

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering or physics field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing optical systems, specifically focused on stray light analysis, optical coatings, and component procurement.
  • Expertise in non-sequential ray tracing and stray light analysis software (e.g., FRED, LightTools).
  • Experience with thin-film coating design and analysis software (e.g., TFCalc, Essential Macleod, OptiLayer).
  • Proven track record of defining rigorous technical specifications for optical components and actively managing external vendors from concept through hardware delivery.
  • Hands-on experience with metrology equipment used to characterize optical coatings, filters, and scatter (e.g., spectrophotometers, scatterometers, ellipsometers, interferometers).
  • Software proficiency in one or more languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis, automation, and processing vendor test data.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • equity compensation
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave

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