Principal Optical Engineer
Responsibilities
Guide/author data collection and analysis software
Collaborate closely with firmware development, electronics interface control, and optical teams
Use excellent investigative and trouble-shooting skills to assess issues and develop resolutions in the lab and in the field
Communicate effectively with project management, customers, and team members across disciplines
Attend technical interchange meetings with team members and other project personnel, and represent the organization in matters pertaining to the development of projects
Provide status on assigned tasks and program schedules
Review documents and resolve technical engineering and integration issues
Manage time and resources in order to meet assigned deadlines
Develop detection and calibration algorithms for optical systems throughout their product lifecycle
Simulate all parts of the electro-optical payloads: radiometric, detector, optical prescriptions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- 12+ years of experience in optical systems development, performance modeling, and data analysis
- Hands-on experience with optical alignment, metrology, interferometry, and imaging-system characterization
- Hands-on expertise with electro-optical systems, imaging systems, light sources, and/or military/space payloads
- Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of MATLAB, python, Zemax (or similar software), FRED
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field. PhD preferred.
- Experience with EO/IR payloads, infrared focal planes, or space-based sensor systems
- Experience with stray light design and analysis for visible and infrared systems
- Experience writing alignment procedures, test scripts, and verification plans
- Experience with automated test equipment or optical STE
- Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Benefits
Work in a dynamic environment with a team of pioneers tackling challenging projects and delivering on the impossible.
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time, regular hours.