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Optical Engineer Astronomical Instrumentation

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

Design advanced optical systems in Victoria with expertise in optical engineering, performance analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration at the NRC.The Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre seeks an Optical Engineer for current and future astronomical observatories. You will translate scientific requirements into practical solutions while developing optical designs, tolerancing, stray-light analyses, image-quality assessments, and alignment plans. The work covers complex UV/VIS/NIR optical systems.Key Responsibilities:
Lead or contribute to strategic research and development activitiesDevelop optical designs and analyze system performanceIntegrate, test, verify, and improve complex optical systemsPrepare specifications, test plans, reports, and review materialsSupport procurement, vendor interactions, and acceptance testingRequirements:
Master’s or PhD in optical engineering, physics, or related fieldExtensive optical engineering experience across design and testingSignificant full-lifecycle project contributions or technical leadershipEnglish language proficiency and Reliability Status eligibilityApplication including resume, cover letter, and executive summaryApply optical design, verification, alignment, and technical communication skills to advanced astronomical instrumentation at the NRC.
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