Optical Design Engineer
About the role
BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented Optical Engineer to join our EO/IR Capability Group. This group comprises a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions that drive the success of our program portfolio. The Optical Design Engineer will develop and mature advanced EO/IR system concepts. Work will support development of next-generation Precision Pointers, Laser Systems, Imaging Systems, and other complex EO/IR systems. This will include the design, analysis, and measurement of optical subsystems. The work environment can present many technical challenges as well as significant growth opportunities. Successful technical contributors will be comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform metrology for optical components
- Design and develop test plans, optical test benches, etc for EOIR assemblies
- Design and develop optical sub-assembly architectures and specifications for EO/IR Technology
- Predict and perform performance analysis and design verification
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Contribute to program success
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Optical Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience with optical component testing and metrology
- Comfortable working in optics labs and operating optical metrology
- Experience in designing optical subassemblies and performing optical analysis
- Experience working with electro-optical systems
- Understanding EO/IR Systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Preferred: Active Secret Clearance
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 - $134,921
Schedule
Hybrid: Onsite 3 days per week
Benefits
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.