Hybrid Senior Optomechanical Engineer

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About the role

  • Optomechanical Sr Engineer leading the design and analysis of high-performance imaging hardware at Satellogic. Working on telescopes and optical elements assemblies with a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of projects including the Model, design and analysis of high-performance imaging hardware, specifically focusing on telescopes and optical elements assemblies.
  • Work with the optoelectronics team to design and validate designs through rigorous calibration and experimentation in labs and plant.
  • Ensure the project's operational success, including designing, manufacturing, supplier development and tracking of key development phases.
  • Be the primary technical point of contact responsible for optical elements as filters and telescopes, interfacing with other engineers.
  • Interpret mission specific and spacecraft system level requirements and establish the baseline technical requirements.
  • Provide technical support for operations.
  • Prepare/update/present subsystem design analysis documentation for design reviews throughout the project life cycle.
  • Define integration and test plans and requirements for the optical elements development.
  • Manage any anomalies or non-conformances throughout the project life cycle and present NCRs.
  • Suggest improvements in optomechanical design to simplify manufacturing processes and improve quality.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers in design of optical systems components and alignment, integration and calibration procedures.
  • Partner with multiple suppliers to obtain the best product costing and quality and improve supply chain reliability.

Requirements

  • Degree in optical engineering, applied mathematics, mechanics, optomechanics, physics, image processing or similar field of study or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience executing complex engineering projects in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
  • 5+ years of experience in optics, photography, laser engineering, sensors, camera design, optomechanics or similar.
  • 3+ years leading projects.
  • Advanced English proficiency levels.
  • Experience / background with ray tracing optical design.
  • Experience / background with opto-mechanical design.
  • Experience in image processing techniques (basic).
  • Availability to travel to suppliers (mainly in Europe) or manufacturing plant (in Uruguay) as required.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development

Job title

Senior Optomechanical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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