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Optical Design Engineer

Confidential

Laurel, Maryland, United States FULL_TIME June 12, 2026

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Are you passionate about designing advanced optical systems for space-based instruments?


Do you enjoy solving complex challenges in optical design, stray-light analysis, and instrument testing?


Would you like to see your work fly on missions that advance scientific discovery and strengthen U.S. space capabilities?


If so, you may be a fit for our team at APL!

The Space Science Instrumentation group at APL builds instruments for spacecraft to produce data for scientific research and to enhance the space assets of the United States. We're a group of about 60 engineers with expertise that span across all aspects of space instrument production. You will join our team of multi-disciplinary staff including systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers in conjunction with our companion-group that provides the electronics, FPGA, and software expertise. Together we design, build, test, and deliver scie...

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