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Staff Optical Engineer at Inversion Space | LAYIQ

Lead the development of sensor window and seeker design and analysis for Inversion flight systems.
Own the development of spectral camera systems, including architecture, component selection, integration, and performance trades.
Perform optical analyses including transmission, image quality, stray light, thermal effects, and environmental impacts on performance.
Work closely with mechanical, thermal, avionics, autonomy, and test teams to integrate optical hardware into flight systems.
Evaluate and select lenses, detectors, coatings, optical materials, and vendor solutions to meet mission requirements.
Assist in planning and execution of optical quality measurement tests and related validation campaigns.
Translate test and analysis results into clear recommendations that improve system performance and reduce risk.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Typically 9+ years of applicable experience designing, analyzing, and testing optical systems.
Experience with imaging systems.
Experience using optical design and analysis tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or equivalent software.
Strong understanding of optical materials, coatings, sensor windows, and environmental effects on optical performance.
Experience planning and performing optical bench or lab testing.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high ownership.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Experience with aerospace, spaceflight, hypersonic, or reentry optical systems.
Experience with seeker design, boresight stability, MTF, radiometry, and stray light analysis.
Experience developing and qualifying camera systems for harsh environments.
Experience working directly with vendors to develop custom optical hardware.
Experience supporting environmental, field, or flight test campaigns for optical systems.
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.
The California annual base salary for this role is currently
$161,000-$221,000.
Pay
Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
ITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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