Optical Systems Engineer
5 days ago
**Job Title:** Optical Systems Engineer
**Location:** Osney Mead, Oxford (Hybrid with travel when required)
**Salary:** £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
**About Us:
Archangel Lightworks is a cutting-edge connectivity company that's revolutionizing wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future.
We're passionate about improving humanity's communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth's most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change.
In our fast-paced and supportive environment, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation.
Our start-up is dedicated to delivering transformative laser communications technology, and we're seeking an exceptional Optical Systems Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:- Design of laser communication terminal optical sub-systems for extreme environments (e.g. telescopes, relays etc.).
- Requirement definition and trade off analysis for complex optical systems, finding the optimal balance of performance against cost.
- Modelling of optical system performance, optimization and tolerancing.
- Conducting practical breadboard testing to validate modelled data.
- Working with AIT engineer(s) to define and execute test procedures for optical subsystems.
- Being the subject matter expert for optical and photonic systems.
- Managing suppliers of optical and photonic components.
- Providing technical leadership of subsystem development projects.
Requirements:
- Experience defining requirements on optical systems, modelling and performing trades studies to inform design selection.
- Optical design/analysis experience using Zemax for design, optimization and tolerancing. (Sequential, non-sequential desirable).
- Hands on lab experience designing and carrying out tests for relevant optical systems.
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