Principal Optical Engineer

About the role

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks an Optical Engineer to apply their interest, training, and knowledge to optical design, analysis, assembly, integration, and test.

Responsibilities

• Optical design and tolerancing
• Optics requirement generation and procurement
• Create alignment and test plans
• Hands-on assembly, integration, and test
• Optical design and analysis with Zemax, CodeV, FRED, and/or Matlab
• Optical requirements derivation and drawing generation
• Procurement of custom optics and supplier oversight
• Hands-on assembly and alignment of optical sensors in cleanrooms
• Optical testing and troubleshooting in lab and field environments
• Work in both a collaborative environment and as an individual contributor with minimal supervision, depending on the needs of the project

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with optical design/analysis and CAD software
• Experience with optical alignment and measurement equipment
• Experience with optical design in Zemax or CodeV
• Experience performing straylight analysis in FRED
• Experience fabricating optics and coatings
• Experience building and aligning optical assemblies
• Experience designing opto-mechanical hardware in CREO
• Advanced degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics

What We Offer

• Total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation
• Healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits
• Career development and recognition programs

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.