Senior Optical Engineer, AI&T
Core
Lead assembly, integration, and testing for novel, environmentally rugged optical systems, transitioning them from R&D to production.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (assembly, integration, test)
Builds
Complex infrared assemblies and electro-optical systems for military applications
Domain
Defense technology / Opto-mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
optical assembly, integration, and testing; optical tolerancing; lens manufacturing methods; laboratory testing (spectral transmission, interferometry, MTF, PSF); optical system alignment; requirements validation; optical design and analysis software (Zemax, CODE V); data analysis (Matlab, Python)
Preferred skills
first principles approach to opto-mechanical problems; image quality metrics and data analysis; thermally and vibrationally dynamic environment testing; team leadership and mentoring; infrared optical materials and fabrication limitations; lens bonding, retention, athermalization, and mount design; Zygo MX, 4D 4Sight, or Apre Reveal interferometry software
Technologies
Zemax, CODE V, Matlab, Python, Zygo MX, 4D 4Sight, Apre Reveal
Responsibilities
Lead assembly, integration, and test for novel optical systems; work with optical suppliers to procure elements and resolve anomalies; generate alignment plans and procedures; manage integration and test vendors to scale production; develop and review test setups to transition products to production; evaluate and analyze system performance errors to determine root cause; interface with test teams to qualify performance through lab, field, and airborne testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC