Optical design and performance analysis drive this Optical Engineer chance with NRC’s Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre in Victoria. Limited hybrid work may be available.The Optical Engineer will lead advanced optical instrumentation for current and future astronomical observatories. You will translate requirements into designs, analyze UV/VIS/NIR systems, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, scientific, and technical specialists.

The work spans facility-class instruments, space-based observatories, and research initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

Lead optical instrumentation conception, development, and deliveryPerform tolerancing, stray-light, image-quality, and throughput analysesDesign, integrate, test, and verify complex optical systemsPrepare specifications, test plans,



alignment procedures, and reportsSupport procurement, vendor interactions, and acceptance testingRequirements:

Master’s or PhD in optical engineering, physics, or related fieldExtensive optical engineering experience, typically 8–10+ yearsSignificant full-lifecycle project experience, typically 4–5+ yearsExperience with optical design, testing, alignment, and verificationReliability Status requiring five-year background verificationApply optical engineering, modelling, integration, and verification expertise to advanced astronomical instrumentation at NRC in Victoria.

📌 Optical Engineer Astronomical Instrumentation (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Winnipeg