Technical Staff - Optical Engineering (Lens Design and Straylight Analysis)

About the Role

The Optical Engineering Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory develops and prototypes novel, one-of-a-kind optical systems for terrestrial, air, and space missions of national importance. We are seeking highly skilled optical design engineers to generate new concepts and designs for a broad range of optical systems: from UV through infrared, reflective and refractive, from few photons to high energy lasers, imaging and non-imaging, and for a variety of applications in stressing environments.

What You'll Do

• Generate new concepts and designs for diverse optical systems across UV through infrared, reflective and refractive, few photons to high energy lasers, imaging and non-imaging
• Perform lens design, stray light analysis, trade studies, and integration and testing
• Participate in new program development, teaming with technical and mission stakeholders
• Lead research initiatives
• Exercise and develop new techniques for ray tracing and optimization, optical component tolerancing and specification, optical system alignment, and performance testing
• Work in small, effective, multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and specialists with varying experience levels

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or Masters plus 5 years relevant experience, with degree in optics/optical engineering/optical sciences, or engineering with a concentration in the above
• Lens design proficiency in Zemax and/or Code V is required
• Track record of having worked on complex optical systems in industry/Labs/UARCs/etc
• Strong ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, optical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical work
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances
• Willingness to travel to meetings and field sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Stray light analysis strongly desired (FRED, LightTools, or non-sequential Zemax)
• Experience leading and managing small teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Pay

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000