Senior Principal Optical Engineer

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Design of Optical Systems for EO/IR Technology.
• Contribute to program plans and proposals, schedules and design for optical subsystems.
• Predict performance of conceptual and existing optical subsystems using common analysis tools such as Code V, Zemax, and Matlab.
• Conduct Stray-light and Tolerance Analyses using FRED (preferred).
• Devise and execute laboratory demonstrations of prototypes and assist with integration of assemblies into systems.
• Customer presentations and informal interactions in support of programs.
• Contribute to program progress reports.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• An in-depth understanding in one or more of the following: Optics, Laser, Material Science, Precision Pointing, Optical Lens Systems, Imaging Systems.
• Experience designing optical systems.
• Experience with sensitivity analysis and other optical system analysis.
• Experience Integrating and testing hardware and optical components in a laboratory environment.
• Experience presenting proposals/designs to customers (internal and external).
• Experience allocating system requirements to subsystem requirements & creating supplier specifications for custom optical designs.
• Willingness to provide manufacturing support for optical imaging test equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.
• Incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.