Evaluate and review mature optical designs for laser altimeters and hazard detection lidar systems, providing feedback on performance, tolerancing, materials selection, and manufacturability.
Assist with requirements development, optical design trade studies, and baseline design development.
Lead and perform structural, thermal, and optical performance (STOP) analyses and produce associated deliverables.
Provide guidance on optical materials selection for spaceflight instruments, considering expected environments.
Collaborate with subject matter experts in areas such as fiber optics, materials, and reliability analysis.
Engage technical working groups (e.g., Stray Light, Optical Design, Optical Bonding) for reviews and consulting.
Lead and attend project meetings to discuss methods, results, schedule, requirements, plans, and team coordination.
Prepare documentation, presentations, and reports as required.
Work with other engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and quality engineers in a team environment.
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in optical design of spaceflight instruments and lidar systems.
Expertise in optical analysis, tolerancing, and STOP analysis.
Knowledge of optical materials selection for spaceflight environments.
Proven ability to lead optical design, trade studies, STOP analysis, and related technical activities.
Strong documentation, presentation, and reporting skills.
Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.