Optical Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Archangel Lightworks Full time

**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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