Senior Optical Engineer

Senior Optical Engineer

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XDLINX Labs is looking to hire a Senior Optical engineer to work with a brilliant and passionate team of engineers building satellites. You will have the opportunity to work with different enthusiastic engineering teams with global exposure and prolific industry experience.

As such, we have an intense culture of curiosity, hunger, and results. If you want a typical 9-5 job, this is not the place for you

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinating and executing key optical manufacturing activities, such as optical metrology and alignment activities for telescope and sensor integration and troubleshooting
• Understanding and executing warm and cold alignment and performance testing of imaging spectrometers, telescopes, and end-to-end instruments
• Developing and expanding upon test software and electrical ground support equipment (GSE) for the characterization and automation of alignment and performance testing
• Organize and participate in integration & test activities in cleanroom environments
• Leading the continued design, manufacturing, testing, and operation of advanced imaging payloads.
• Collaborating with external partners to transfer advanced imaging expertise into Planet to establish a vibrant and financially sustainable platform
• Providing technical oversight of external vendors
• Utilize optical modelling software like Zemax/Code V to simulate and optimize the performance of optical components and detector systems.
• Image Quality Parameter like MTF and SNR, Relative Spectral Response measurements and verification for Multi spectral and Hyperspectral payloads
• Conduct rigorous optical testing and analysis of payload to measure performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Non-uniform sensitivity assessment of Camera/Sensor Electronics
• Hands-on experience in handling high-end optical test/characterization equipment like Collimator, Monochromator, Integrated Light sphere, spectra-radiometers, CMOS sensors/cameras
• Hands-on experience in handling Optical cubes, theodolites, prisms for precision alignment.
• Ensure optical systems and components meet high-quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, in Optical Engineering, Physics with Photonics specialization or a related field.
• Experience in optical system design and analysis, preferably in an industrial or research setting
• 6-8 years of total relevant experience, such as airborne or space-based imaging payloads, cameras, or telescopes.
• 3+ years relevant experience in assembly, integration, alignment, and test of optical instruments, telescopes, and/or optics in fields such as defense, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, or related
• Strong knowledge of optical principles, optical materials, and optical component selection.
• Experience leveraging scientific tools based on Zemax, MATLAB, Python and/or C/C++ to advance design maturity and analyze system performance
• Firsthand experience working with external vendors, suppliers, and integrators
• Experience in recording detailed and accurate test descriptions and data summaries
• Experience in driving the definition and execution of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Experience in manufacturing and production environments, including New Product Implementation (NPI)
• Practical experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
• Experience with visible, multispectral or hyperspectral imaging systems
• Experience with collecting large amounts of data, data storage and data manipulation
• Experience collaborating in a technical manner across organizational and functional boundaries to deliver capability to users
• Hands-on experience with optical prototyping, alignment, and testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Join our dynamic team of engineers and contribute to cutting-edge optical technologies that have a profound impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization focused on pushing the boundaries of optical engineering