SENIOR OPTICAL ENGINEER

JOB TYPE: Full-Time (In Office) LOCATION: South Africa, Somerset West REPORT TO: Electronic Lead

Key Purpose of Job

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Optical Design Engineer to take the lead in designing world‑class optics for our cutting‑edge space products. If you’re passionate about precision engineering, innovation, and seeing your designs perform in real‑world mission environments, this role is for you.

Key Tasks

• Lead the optical design of NSS products from concept through full product lifecycle
• Use Zemax or similar tools for design, optimisation, and tolerancing of optical systems
• Conduct trade studies to support informed design decisions
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan and manage integration, qualification, and testing
• Simulate and test designs to ensure robust performance with adequate design margins
• Serve as Technical Lead during development and...