Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, model, and analyze electro-optical airborne and space-based remote sensing systems including visible and infrared imaging radiometers and spectral imaging sensors
• Generate novel remote sensing payload concepts to meet evolving customer requirements
• Develop and review test setups, procedures and data for integration and alignment of optical systems
• Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and leadership to solve interdisciplinary technical problems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Optical Engineering and/or Physics required
• MS and PhD preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of post-degree experience performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance at the TS/SCI level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems through telescope design, camera design, integrated fiber optics, laser systems, or photonic integrated circuits
• Experience with sensor selection and characterization and imaging systems
• Radiometry and straylight analysis experience. Expert user of ZEMAX, Code V, FRED or similar optical design and analysis software tools
• Optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, etc.), optical system alignment and testing (EFL, MTF, PSF, etc.), and opto-electrical system modeling
• Experience integrating and testing optical systems with detectors, such as CMOS, CCD, microbolometer and T2SLS arrays
• Experience collecting and analyzing interferometric data for optical system alignment
• Experience with STOP (Structure, Thermal, and Optical Performance) analysis
• Experience developing code in higher level languages (Python, MATLAB, C++) for test data post processing and imagery analysis
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Good analytical skills in passive remote sensing electro-optical system performance evaluation including radiometry, optical design and testing, and sensor performance metrics
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
• Knowledge of common materials used in optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!