Senior Optical Engineer - Design & Architecture, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries•Lexington, MA

4d•$220,000 - $292,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage. ABOUT THE JOB The Space Imaging team is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design a new product lines for spaceborne systems. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define optical architectures, complete the optical design and analysis, build prototypes leading to ground and flight testing, and mature the prototypes into products. Successful candidates will have experience designing and delivering environmentally rugged optical systems.

Requirements

BS in Engineering required with a concentration in Optics
7+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce
Expertise with optical design and analysis software, preferably Zemax
Experience with STOP (Structural, Thermal, and Optical Performance) analysis
Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
Experience with the design of diffraction limited imaging systems in dynamic environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD preferred, but not required
Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
Optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.), and opto-electrical system modeling
Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
Experience with radiometry and stray light analysis
Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
Knowledge of common materials used in optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures

Responsibilities

Lead architecture decisions, optical trades for novel optical systems for broadly defined missions
Design lenses and optical components for high performance imaging systems
Understand and define optical performance requirements given multi-disciplinary engineering constraints
Design and tolerance complex visible to infrared optical systems to meet performance requirements for ground & airborne applications
Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and leadership to solve interdisciplinary technical problems by serving as the Optical Engineering subject matter expert

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.