Optical Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • San Diego, CA

1d • $135,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Technology Systems is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. We are looking for an Optical Engineer to join our team of designers of cutting-edge components for space and national security applications, including Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers, and Laser Communications.

Requirements

• Degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 7+ years of industry experience designing and delivering precision imaging or laser optical systems
• Expert-level proficiency in Zemax OpticStudio, including sequential design, tolerancing, Monte Carlo analysis, and thermal modeling
• Demonstrated success taking an optical design from concept through tolerancing, drawing release, build, and test
• Knowledge of tolerancing and designing for manufacturability
• Experience authoring optical drawings and manufacturing or assembly documentation
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent CAD for opto-mechanical packaging and interface definition
• Proficiency in Python for data reduction, test automation, and analysis
• Willingness to work hands-on in an optics lab and cleanroom environment
• Self-directive person with ability to handle a dynamic work environment
• Must be a US person.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with space or other high-reliability environment
• Familiarity with CMOS image sensor characterization, star tracker architectures, and camera calibration models
• Experience supporting the transition from prototype to high-rate production
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment as well as an individual contributor
• Proficient presentation skills and the ability to work with customers and technicians
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues within cross-functional teams
• Proven track record working with evolving customer requirements
• Curious, detail-oriented, and analytical with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Honest, respectful, and Patient
• Ability and willingness to make an impact
• Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Optical requirement decomposition
• Optical requirement verification planning
• Optical performance analysis
• Stray light analysis (using FRED)
• Structural Thermal Optical Performance analysis (STOP)
• Optical design (using Zemax)
• Generate optical element and assembly drawings for manufacturing release, and author manufacturing and alignment instructions for production build
• Design and fabricate test hardware, including star stimulators and collimator sources, to validate star-tracking and pointing algorithms
• Radiometric analysis
• Optical test plans development
• Optical test procedure development
• Understanding the testing of high-performance optical sensors

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior