Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:Optical System Design: Employ optical design software (such as Zemax or Code V) to design, simulate, and enhance optical systems tailored for laser-based satellite applications.Lens & Detector Systems: Engineer lens systems, calculate focal lengths, and assess lens parameters. Collaborate with CCD and/or CMOS sensors to capture imagery and evaluate performance at the focal plane.Laser System Design & Integration: Architect and model laser systems, including solid-state, fiber, and semiconductor lasers, integrating them with mechanical structures for deployment in space.Nonlinear Optical Systems: Characterize and refine laser and nonlinear optical systems, including laser amplifiers and nonlinear optical materials.Remote Sensing & Beam Propagation: Contribute to the advancement of laser-based remote sensing technologies, including laser radar and beam propagation methods.System Prototyping & Testing: Lead the development, assembly, and characterization of laser and optical systems. Conduct laboratory testing to validate designs and ensure compliance with performance specifications.Mechanical Integration: Collaborate with the mechanical engineering team to design and integrate opto-mechanical systems for satellite platforms, ensuring optical components endure the demands of the space environment.Trade Studies & Optimization: Execute design trade studies to optimize system performance, cost, weight, and size, focusing on both optical and mechanical elements.
About the job
Aetherflux is at the forefront of tackling the global energy crisis by developing the infrastructure for abundant, resilient, and continuous solar energy sourced from space. Our world-class team is dedicated to delivering an innovative power platform that revolutionizes how civilization powers, computes, and connects—from orbit to Earth.
Optical Engineer
As an Optical Engineer at Aetherflux, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge optical systems for space-based laser platforms. This position demands a high level of expertise in laser system design, optical simulation, and the seamless integration of optical components into sophisticated satellite structures. You will engage in pioneering technologies aimed at optimizing the performance of laser systems under the unique and challenging conditions of space.
About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is pioneering solutions to the global energy crisis by developing innovative infrastructure for abundant and continuous solar energy in space. Our team is committed to addressing complex engineering challenges, transforming how society powers its technology and connects across the globe.
