Optical Test Engineer

About the role

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with laser safety standards and act as co-owner in maintaining a safe optical lab environment.
• Lead optical system setup and alignment activities including optical table configuration and verification of optical performance.
• Aid other engineers with development and performing of design validation testing.
• Plan test schedule, organize data, and report progress of testing to engineering, management and project leads.
• Interact with various groups of engineers, technicians, and management to ensure effective flow of communication.
• Perform Root Cause Corrective Action, engage in structured problem solving.
• Prototype hardware build support, including optical assemblies, mechanical subassemblies, and wire harnesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field or equivalent experience relevant to product testing.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Hands on experience with electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Experience with Optical design, optical alignment, or laser-based systems preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of statistical process control, reliability engineering, and basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to work with diverse teams; engineering, manufacturing, and service.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills – Windows, Word, Excel.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.

Skills

• Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Systems.
• Optical Design, Alignment, and Laser-Based Systems.
• Statistical Process Control, Reliability Engineering, and Basic Statistical Analysis.
• Team Collaboration and Communication.
• Computer Proficiency (Windows, Word, Excel).

Benefits

Teledyne FLIR Defense offers competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to support your career and personal life. Details will be provided upon interview.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.