Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
You will design, build, and test precision optomechanical hardware for ground-based laser communication systems and future space-based optical payloads. This is a hands-on role spanning fiber coupling, beam steering, and optical sensing. You will work closely with optical, electrical, and software engineers to take your hardware designs from concept through production. Design and build precision optical assemblies, including fiber-coupling hardware, optical benches, flexures, and kinematic mounts. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in optomechanical engineering or precision mechanical design involving optical hardware
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX, with strong fundamentals in precision tolerancing and mechanical design
- Hands-on experience building, aligning, and troubleshooting precision assemblies, with a working knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
- Experience supporting designs for Lasercom / Free-space optical communications, pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT), or adaptive optics (AO)
- Finite element analysis (FEA) or structural, thermal, and optical performance (STOP) analysis
- Materials selection for thermal stability and environmental compatibility, or optical cleanliness and contamination control
More about this role
At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners.
We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space.
Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures. To learn more, visit observable.space .
You will design, build, and test precision optomechanical hardware for ground-based laser communication systems and future space-based...
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