R&D Optomechanical Sr Engineer

About the Role Lead the execution of optical payload projects, including modeling, design and analysis of high-performance imaging hardware, with emphasis on telescopes and optical elements assemblies. Collaborate with the optoelectronics team to validate designs through rigorous calibration and experimentation in our labs and plant, and ensure the project’s operational success from design through manufacturing and supplier development. What You'll Do

• Technically and strategically lead the optical payload elements development activities.
• Be the primary technical point of contact responsible for the optical elements (filters and telescopes), interfacing with the Payload Subsystem Manager and other engineers (Optical, Mechanical, Thermal, electronics, etc).
• Interpret mission-specific and spacecraft system level requirements and establish the baseline technical requirements for the optical elements.
• Provide technical support for operations.
• Prepare/update/present subsystem design analysis documentation for design reviews throughout the project lifecycle milestones & reviews.
• Define with your team the integration and test plans and requirements for the optical elements development.
• Provide technical input to future payload developments and contribute to continuous improvement of products, systems and processes.
• Oversee the optical elements as telescopes manufacture and AIT activities.
• Manage anomalies or non-conformances and present NCRs.
• Suggest improvements in optomechanical design to simplify manufacturing processes and improve manufacturing quality.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers in optomechanical design of space optical systems components.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers in the development of optical alignment, integration and calibration procedures.
• Collaborate with product managers on requirements and feasibility analysis of projects involving optical components or processes.
• Define with your team and engineer acceptance criteria, quality metrics and acceptance procedures for external suppliers.
• Partner with multiple suppliers to obtain the best product costing and quality and improve supply chain reliability.