JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working independently, develop and operate optical test equipment and test stations involving interferometers, Shack-Hartmann based wavefront sensors, and associated positioning apparatus.
Understand and operate the control electronics that drive our mirrors.
Develop and improve the modeling algorithm we use to optimize the mirror based on empirically derived actuator influence functions.
Decompose top-level system requirements into lower level module, sub-module, or component level design specifications for product or test equipment;
Develop alignment methods for complex optical sensors and systems. Develop tooling and test equipment to support optical sensor alignment methods;
Develop clear understanding of optical tests needed for qualifying optical sub-modules.
Prepare leading system engineer documentation (Element Performance Specifications, Element Design Specifications, Test Performance Specification; Test Analysis Reports) through review, release and change control;

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Minimum MS in Optical Engineering, or Physics with an emphasis on Optical metrology (candidates with BS in optical engineering or optical physics with at least 5 years’ experience in optical metrology will be considered)
Competency in optical design theory, lasers, polarization, detectors, electro-optical devices and opto-mechanical constructions
Strong written and oral communicative skills and a commitment to achieving results on time
Ability to interface with multidisciplinary groups, work effectively in a team and willingness to take on responsibility, follow through and keep multiple simultaneous assignments on schedule
Ability to quickly acquire technical knowledge from documentation and on-the-job training thoroughly investigating technical issues (analytically and hands-on in a lab).