Lead or Senior Optical Design and Analysis Engineer responsible for developing subsystem architecture, performing trade studies, modeling, simulation, and validating optical system performance.
Develop subsystem architecture and designs of optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. to be integrated into higher level systems and platforms
Define optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. performance and tolerance requirements
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict components, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
Define and conduct tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements
Analyze data to validate designs of complex optical systems, components, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications
Nice to have: Senior (Level 5) 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to have: Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Nice to have: Bachelor of Science degree in optical, electrical engineering or physics
Optical Design and Analysis Engineer (Lead or Senior)
Lead or Senior Optical Design and Analysis Engineer responsible for developing subsystem architecture, performing trade studies, modeling, simulation, and validating optical system performance.
Develop subsystem architecture and designs of optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. to be integrated into higher level systems and platforms
Define optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. performance and tolerance requirements
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict components, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
Define and conduct tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements
Analyze data to validate designs of complex optical systems, components, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Nice to have: Senior (Level 5) 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to have: Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Nice to have: Bachelor of Science degree in optical, electrical engineering or physics
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