Jobs in Irvine, CA

About the role

Responsibilities: • Develop and optimize systems involving lenses, sensors, or imaging devices • Conduct optical system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis using tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar optical analysis software. • Develop and execute optical test plans to validate system performance at component, subsystem, and payload levels. • Design and implement optical test setups including alignment tools, calibration methods, and metrology procedures. • Define optical acceptance criteria and support verification activities for payload integration and end-of-line testing. • Support manufacturing and assembly processes involving optics, including defining handling procedures, contamination control, and alignment processes. • Analyze test data and troubleshoot optical performance issues during development, integration, and production. • Support root-cause investigations for optical performance deviations and recommend corrective actions. • Conduct research on new materials and emerging optical technologies to keep R&D aligned with the latest advancements. • Ideal candidates will be able to contribute in areas of secondary responsibility, such as structural or thermal simulation, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering. Requirements • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related field • 5-10+ years of experience in optical design or a related field • Strong understanding of physics, optics materials, and/or laser systems Proficiency in optical design software (Zemax, Code V, Light tool or similar) • Experience with imaging systems or laser systems • Experience with OnShape, Solidworks, or similar CAD • Strong understanding of thermal and structural analysis of optical designs • Experience with optomechanical alignment, calibration and testing procedures • Preferred experience with optics designed for visible, NIR, and LWIR transmission Benefits • Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it • Bonus, 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity • Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5-10+ years of experience in optical design or a related field
• Strong understanding of physics, optics materials, and/or laser systems Proficiency in optical design software (Zemax, Code V, Light tool or similar)
• Experience with imaging systems or laser systems
• Experience with OnShape, Solidworks, or similar CAD
• Strong understanding of thermal and structural analysis of optical designs
• Experience with optomechanical alignment, calibration and testing procedures
• Preferred experience with optics designed for visible, NIR, and LWIR transmission

Benefits