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OPTICAL ENGINEERS- (OPTICS MODELING ENGINEERING): AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE

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OPTICAL ENGINEERS- (OPTICS MODELING ENGINEERING): AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE


Bullisher is a data centric fintech Solution provider in the aerospace and defense industry for institutional level investors, looking to disrupt and revolutionise a $3 trillion dollar industry. We spearhead an industrial-leading Blackbox to facilitate and administer trade agreements pioneered by a vehicle, driven by our new generation benchmark delivering solutions through innovation with uncompromising agility.


JOB DESCRIPTION:


Connected industrials and military systems are dynamic and they’ll require different specific data communications patterns. There’s going to be real-time command and control, live streaming sensor data, and large amounts of data for analytics. The data distribution should be well suited for all the communication patterns because of the rich service policies specified by the standards. We use these policies to tailor the behavior of the data real-time command and control.


As a newly created team of seven underTHE MISSION INTELLIGENCE DIVISION, you will design workflows for space-bound optics laser communications systems and analyze the simulation and optical and mechanical tolerances, optical components modeling, and lens stack optimization.Areas to cover will include:



  1. Optical development software.
  2. A design set-up to incorporate system specifications before the final design is reached.
  3. Design iteration depending on system requirements.
  4. Perform tolerance analysis with different optical and mechanical housing.
  5. Optimization of the system based on sensitivity analysis.
  6. Wavelength and aperture specification in line with system requirements.
  7. In-depth system analysis depending on the application.


We are a startup enhancing the formation of early stages of a product development project.


OUR OBJECTIVES AND RISK ASSOCIATES:



  • Create a well-understood design that can handle launch space-bound optics simulation laser communication and space environments.
  • Save time and cost by simulating design changes to account for image quality over the operating temperature range.
  • Address any potential risk in the design process and emphasize integrating our systems in the standard lab.
  • Any design changes that can be done will undergo formal approval byTHE C.A.B (CHANGE APPROVAL BOARD).
  • Redesign the mechanical housing to meet specifications that provide powerful capabilities.
  • Design iteration in the design process to predict how optics will react to their mechanical housings.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilizing equipment necessary to perform the job.


ENVIRONMENT:This position will operate in theMISSION INTELLIGENCE DIVISION.


Employees must be legally authorized to work in the UK. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


INTERVIEW PROCESS:



  1. STAGE 1: COGNITIVE ABILITY TEST
  2. STAGE 2: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SCREENING WITH A 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE PSYCHOLOGIST
  3. STAGE 3: PRE-SCREENING (verification checks & DV security clearance)
  4. STAGE 4: INTERVIEW WITH THE CEO, CTO & GC


QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS:



  • Master's degree in Optical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in optical system design and development.
  • Optical Instrument Design certificationis essential.
  • Solid in-depth working experience inCAE, CAD.
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
  • Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
  • Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineer (IASAE)
  • Certification in one of the listed DoD 8570 Certifications is prerequisite.


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