Optical Systems Engineer | Escondido, CA

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  • Location: Poway, CA

  • Company: Blue Marble Communications

optical systems in Zemax (primarily supporting metrology stations) Perform alignment and characterization testing of optical subassemblies and systems Support design, assembly, and test of optical far-field testbeds for interoperability testing between two optical terminals Analyze optical system performance impacts due to environmental effects Support software development team to verify system-level performance metrics Identify and troubleshoot through system and component-level issues Support development of software interface control documentation Specify, commission, and manage optical lab equipment and facilities Minimum Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience with design, analysis,

and test of optical systems First-hand experience in building, aligning, and testing optical systems in a lab or production environment Familiarity with standard optical laboratory test equipment such as laser sources, beam profilers, and interferometers Familiarity with communications link, pointing error, and WFE budgets Relevant experience in satellite (or ground) optical communications systems integration and test is desired Proficiency with Zemax Optic Studio or Code V; ideal candidate would also have experience with Sig Fit or other similar STOP analysis tool Experience with Lab VIEW and Python is desired Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.

g. Word, Excel, Power Point,

and Visio) Excellent expository writing and oral presentation skills Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.

) About Blue Marble Communications Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles.

Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.

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