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Optical Engineer

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United States , Marlborough

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100000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year
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The Optical Engineer is a multifaceted role working with the engineering team to implement and test visible and SWIR optics-based system components and test systems for Redwire’s Star Tracker and Camera systems. You will be directly involved in the implementation of optical systems for space-based applications as well as the specification, design, and implementation of tests for said systems. This work will include interacting with high performance lenses, stray-light baffling systems, and custom test facilities for Redwire star trackers and camera applications. Test involves both the qualification and acceptance test needs to ensure the design meets specifications and manufacturing performance metrics.

Job Responsibility:

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on research and development of Redwire’s optics, camera, and baffle systems
  • Set up and run tests to verify the performance of optical system
  • Validate test concepts for Redwire’s developed optical solutions
  • Work with verification and manufacturing test teams to turn concepts into working systems
  • Use a first-principles approach to interpret and analyze physical systems
  • Directly interface with customers to present and defend our optics solutions and their performance in meeting mission requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 or more years of experience or a Master’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience in Physics or related field
  • Strong background in mathematics and physics as it pertains to light and refraction
  • Experience in design, engineering, and testing for engineering/physics applications
  • Hands-on experience with optical benches and hardware including alignment of lenses, mirrors, and lasers
  • Familiarity with imaging performance metrics such as MTF (Modulation transfer function), distortion, stray light, point spread function or aberration
  • Experience with data processing and communication of findings
  • Some limited travel may be required

Nice to have:

  • Understanding of advanced mathematics and its application in radiometric and optical systems
  • Understanding of the design and application of camera optics
  • Understanding of the principles around stray light rejection with baffle systems
  • Experience using interferometers, wavefront sensors, and spectrometers
  • Experience with Zemax or other optical modeling and simulation software
  • Experienced with Matlab or Python to automate repetitive testing and data analysis
  • Strong communication and writing skills
What we offer:
  • Highly competitive benefits package
  • Commitment to core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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