Optical Engineer, Design & Architecture

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks an Optical Engineer to lead design and architecture of advanced imaging systems for military applications. You'll transition optical prototypes to production-ready systems while managing complex opto-mechanical challenges across visible and infrared spectrum for ground and airborne platforms.

What you'll do

• Lead optical architecture decisions and trade studies for novel imaging systems across diverse missions
• Design and tolerance lenses and optical components for high-performance visible to infrared systems
• Transition prototype optical assemblies to production-ready fieldable systems
• Develop test procedures and validate optical system performance from R&D through production
• Conduct root cause analysis on prototype and production optical performance errors
• Serve as optical engineering subject matter expert collaborating across disciplines

What they're looking for

• Optical system design and analysis (Zemax or CodeV preferred)
• Complex opto-mechanical systems experience
• STOP (Structural, Thermal, and Optical Performance) analysis
• LIDAR, laser communications, or adaptive optics systems
• Image quality metrics and data analysis
• Diffraction-limited imaging system design
• Optical component testing and alignment
• Radiometry and stray light analysis

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $143,000–$191,000 USD
• Equity grants included in most full-time offers
• Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
• Work on cutting-edge defense technology
• Opportunity to impact military capabilities
• Collaborative team environment with senior staff