Anduril Industries · 21 hours ago
Senior Optical Integration & Test Engineer, EagleEye
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $220K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Optical Integration & Test Engineer will be responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems, working closely with suppliers and managing vendors to ensure successful production and performance evaluation of optical systems.
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Responsibilities
Perform assembly, integration and test for novel optical systems
Work with optical suppliers to procure optical elements, including regular status updates, technical oversight, acceptance test verification, and anomaly resolutions
Generate hardware assembly and alignment plans and procedures
Align optical systems with equipment including autocollimators, alignment telescopes, interferometers, lens alignment stations, and various other mechanical methods
Manage integration and test vendors to successfully scale production of complex display assemblies
Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
Interface with test and evaluation teams to qualify optical performance through lab and field testing
Qualification
Required
BS in Optical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
Experience with delivering complex opto-mechanical systems in the workforce
Knowledge of how electro-optical systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
Experience with optical tolerancing, athermalization evaluation, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
Knowledge and experience laboratory testing including optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.), and opto-electrical system modeling
Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
Experience in prototype and production development, including testing and demonstration
Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
Preferred
MS in Optical Science or Optical Engineering
Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
Experience with the design, analysis and development of diffraction limited imaging systems in dynamic environments
Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
Knowledge of common materials used in infrared optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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