The Optical Engineer (“OE”) participates in a team role in the Design & Manufacturing of our Satellite Telescope products for earth imaging and laser communications. The OE is principally responsible for developing optical-mechanical designs and conducting analysis that satisfy customer-desired performance. Such designs must be toleranced for fabrication & assembly and analyzed for performance in the presence of the environmental conditions demanded by the application. Optical Engineers must function in a multi-disciplinary capacity and be able to describe the impact of real world error sources to optical performance. This includes opto-mechanical and or electro-optical analysis to predict final performance both in the laboratory as well as “on-station” in space or in flight. Optical analysis is applied throughout our manufacturing and assembly process to understand and ensure that models accurately describe true performance.
The OE will play a key role in planning and participating in the execution of custom projects as well as in making continual improvements to standard production that increase quality and performance. Engineers are required to determine and execute assembly and metrology processes from customer requirements, and then translate into executable methods, and procedures in order to complete successful projects. Engineers also function in the role of project leaders – making sure that projects are implemented correctly, on-time, on-budget, and meet all quality requirements. In a project leadership role, engineers are required to interface directly with customers and suppliers advising on progress, making supply chain decisions and managing the process of problem solving and risk mitigation. Engineers are “hands-on” at _______, and often are required to operate advanced equipment and personally finish product on the floor and in the lab.
The typical duties listed below are neither exhaustive, nor are they presented in any particular order of priority.
1.	Conceive and analyze optical designs for new and modified satellite telescopes for earth imaging and laser communications. Compare design trade-offs with manufacturability, cost, mass, and key performance metrics.
2.	Develop procedures that will enable manufacturing and testing of the designed systems.
3.	Interface with mechanical and electrical specialists to complete systems modeling, analysis and methods of performance verification.
4.	Provide quantitative interpretation and analysis, modeling, and software-based solutions to solve problems, enhance operations and advance capability.
5.	Elevate the capability of the organization as a whole through training and mentoring other employees.
6.	Prepare and review  white papers, test plans, acceptance test procedures (ATPs), and first article test procedures (FATPs)
7.	Provide technical support to our partner companies as needed in Japan and Europe.
8.	Prepare publications that can be presented at strategic symposiums and conferences that will promote the capabilities of the company.
9.	Participate in the decision process for technology / equipment selections

Requirements & Qualifications:
Proficient with Optical Design Software and methods of optical design & analysis
Degree in Optical Engineering preferred, but other engineering or scientific degrees with both experience and record of performance considered.