Senior Principal Optical Lens Designer Space Sensor Systems

Posted 9 days ago

general atomicsActon (MA)

Photonics Engineers Space Research and Technology

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General Atomics in Acton, MA seeks a Senior Principal Optical Lens Designer to lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-performance space-based optical sensor systems. You will guide lens design choices, perform tolerancing with cross-functional teams, and drive vendor engagements for hardware delivery. The role spans UV to infrared sensors, including multispectral and hyperspectral systems, with on-orbit test support and design-for-manufacturability focus.

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