Senior Optical Engineer (Onsite)

About the role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Optical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-precision optical and visual display systems for aviation, spacecraft, and head-worn applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed multi-element optical designs using tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, and LightTools.
• Perform tolerance analysis, stray-light analysis, STOP analysis, and manufacturability reviews to ensure robust performance and smooth transitions to manufacturing.
• Define methods for optical testing, maintenance, and repair of optical systems.
• Document test processes, procedures, and methodologies.
• Guide prototype development, optical alignment methodology, and test system creation.
• Prepare and maintain clear documentation, engineering reports, and design reviews for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• 6+ years of industry experience designing diffraction limited lens objectives, preferably spaceborne.
• Proficiency in tolerancing and designing for manufacturability.
• Strong experience with optical modeling and analysis tools (Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools, MATLAB/Python).
• Demonstrated success transitioning optical designs from concept to production.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing, compensation, and testing of lens objectives.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Optical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience with core concepts of optical engineering, including design, stray light analysis, sensitivity analysis, tolerance analysis, and thermal analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment as well as an individual contributor.
• Proficient presentation skills and the ability to work with customers and technicians alike.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues within cross-functional teams.
• Experience with imaging systems, analytical instruments, laser-based systems, or spectroscopy platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality systems related to government and commercial optical system development.
• Prominent track record working with evolving customer requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.