Optical Systems Engineer

Join a cutting-edge team in Oxford working on transformative free-space Optical communications solutions for critical global challenges. Collaborate with aerospace primes, Space Agencies, and research partners in a fast-paced, award-winning startup environment. Your Role: Design and optimize laser communication optical sub-systems, such as telescopes and relays, for extreme environments. Define requirements, perform trade-off analyses, model and validate systems, and serve as the subject matter expert for optical and photonic technologies. Ensure systems meet performance standards and collaborate with suppliers. Requirements and Skills:

• Expertise in optical system design, modeling, and trade studies using zemax.
• Hands-on experience testing and validating optical systems.
• Proven ability to design for extreme environments and mass-constrained applications.
• Familiarity with complex systems (e.g., telescopes, optical relays) and image stabilization.
• Knowledge of photonic components such as lasers, detectors, and optical coatings.