Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Lead Optics Design to provide technical leadership in the development of advanced tactical and space-grade optical systems for aerospace and defence applications (Electro-Optics & Optical Payloads Division). You will lead a team of optics engineers and drive end-to-end optical system design, development, integration, qualification and deployment.

- Lead the architecture, specification and design of complex optical payloads, thermal imaging systems, telescopes and laser-based assemblies
- Perform advanced optical design, ray tracing, stray light analysis, tolerance budgeting and thermal-optical modelling
- Drive product development from concept through qualification and deployment
- Mentor and lead optics design and testing teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely project delivery
- Collaborate with optomechanical, thermal, electronics and systems engineering teams for integrated product development
- Oversee optical assembly, alignment, prototyping and laboratory testing activities
- Interface with defence organisations, research institutions and strategic customers for requirement analysis and technical discussions
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defence quality standards, including MIL-STD and space qualification requirements

Preferred candidate profile

- M.E / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Optical Engineering,



Applied Optics, Physics, Optoelectronics or related disciplines
- 1015+ years of relevant experience in optical system design and development
- Expertise in Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, LightTools, FRED or equivalent optical design tools
- Strong knowledge of refractive, reflective, diffractive and aspheric optical systems
- Experience in VIS, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR optical system development
- Hands-on experience with interferometers, MTF test benches, wavefront sensing and optical characterisation equipment
- Understanding of optical materials, coatings and environmental qualification standards
- Solid leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
- Preferred industry experience: Aerospace, Defence, Electro-Optics, Space Systems, Optical Payloads, Thermal Imaging, Laser Systems, ISRO, DRDO, Defence PSUs, Avionics, Surveillance Systems

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Sneha Rajesh

Solopreneur | Fortune Consultancy

📌 Lead Optics Design (Chennai)
🏢 Fortune Consultancy
📍 Chennai