Optical/Principal Optical Engineer
$96,300–$144,500 year
On-siteRolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Design, model, analyze, and test optical and electro-optical systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products for military applications. Conduct research and development into physical and geometric optics, lasers, and broadband optical sources while developing component specifications, tolerances, and test procedures. Apply design-to-cost models and six sigma methodology to assure requirements are met, solving challenging problems in passive and active infrared imaging, laser illumination, and meta-optics. Serve on cross-functional teams, interface with mechanical engineers and stakeholders, and contribute to the organization's knowledge base through coaching and process improvement. This role supports the design, development, build, and test validation of ruggedized optical products within the Mission Systems Sector at Rolling Meadows, IL.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field with a concentration in Optics
- U. S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret security clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
- Demonstrated aptitude in at least one of the following subjects: aligning complex optical systems, designing metrology measurements, optical design, optical analysis, or opto-mechanical design and analysis
- Experience in one of the optical design/analysis tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, OSLO, Trace Pro, FRED or equivalent
- Demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret security clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following subjects: aligning complex optical systems, designing metrology measurements, optical design, optical analysis, or opto-mechanical design and analysis
- Proficiency in one of the optical design/analysis tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, OSLO, Trace Pro, FRED or equivalent
- Demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- U. S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret security clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Clearance required for start: Yes
- Clearance type: SAP
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field with a concentration in Optics
- Expertise in optical design for optical measurements/alignment of multi-element imaging systems
- Expertise in optical design of multi-element imaging systems
- Familiarity with MWIR/LWIR optical materials
- Expertise in the optical design/analysis tool, Zemax OpticStudio
- Familiarity with opto-mechanical engineering
- Experience presenting at design reviews and customer/stakeholder briefings
- Experience reviewing technical work products of peers
- Leadership in process improvement or knowledge transfer (i.e. publication) activities
- Experience contributing to development and mentoring of junior engineers
- Active U.S. Government security clearance
- Master's degree with no experience
- Master's degree and 3+ years of experience
- Doctorate and 1+ years of experience
- Zemax OpticStudio (preferred)
- Strong communication skills are an advantage for success in all phases of the role
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