Job Summary

Role: Senior Optical Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time

Educational Qualification: Master's degree or higher in Optical Engineering or related field

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on optical design experience in high-performance imaging systems, preferably in aerospace, defense, or precision instrumentation domains.

Role Description: This role will be responsible for the design, development, and qualification of optical assemblies for Pixxel's space-based spectral imaging systems. The Optical Engineer will contribute to every stage of the product lifecycle-from concept to deployment-and play a critical role in enabling daily, high-resolution imagery of Earth through cutting-edge satellite technology.

Responsibilities
Lead the engineering design and qualification of optical components, modules, and subsystems.
Collaborate with optical and mechanical engineers and scientists to convert concepts into validated prototypes and flight-ready systems.
Define and develop specifications for active and passive optical components and lead payload level and system level qualification.
Manage technical documentation and support procurement activities including RFQs, purchase orders, and vendor interactions.
Work cross-functionally with QA, development engineers,



and supply chain to resolve design or quality issues.
Participate in technical design reviews and compile performance validation and qualification reports. Travel, when necessary, for design reviews, manufacturing support, and quality inspections (domestic/international).

Desirable Skills Certifications
Zemax
Code V
Synopsys
ASAP
FRED
TracePro
Optical metrology
GDT
MATLAB

Candidate Acumen

We're looking for a passionate and driven engineer who thrives in a rapid-paced, collaborative and innovation-driven setting. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to work at the intersection of cutting-edge optics and space technology.

Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Unlimited leaves adaptable working hours
Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit
Relocation assistance
Professional Mental Wellness services
Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
Employee Stock Options for all hires

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