Optical Hardware Engineer
Core
Design, prototype, and test optical hardware systems for national defense, homeland security, and law enforcement applications.
Role type
Optical Hardware Engineer
Builds
Precision test fixtures, optical subsystems, and integrated hardware prototypes for mission-critical systems.
Domain
Defense / Optical Engineering / Infrared Imaging
Required skills
Optical system design and prototyping, Lens design, Infrared imaging systems, Laser safety implementation, MATLAB, Python, OpticStudio/Zemax, Optical alignment, Sensor integration, Bandpass filtering, COTS optics specification
Preferred skills
TS/Secret clearance, MWIR/LWIR/EO-IR applications experience, Free-space laser optics experience
Technologies
Firmware, Hardware Support, Matlab, Python, Security, Web
Responsibilities
Build, test, and refine prototypes and precision test fixtures for optical hardware systems; Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering staff to address alignment, sensor, and laser development challenges; Integrate electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software solutions into a final prototype or product; Provide engineering guidance to a broader team of researchers and hardware engineers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC