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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optical design, ray tracing, and wavefront modeling, with a strong focus on analyzing and optimizing complex optical systems. Proficient in integrating optical designs with advanced electro-optical systems and ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations.
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Optical DesignZemax OpticStudioElectro-Optical SystemsAdaptive Optics SystemsMatlab
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Hard Skills
Ray TracingWavefront ModelingOptical System Performance AnalysisInterferometry Data AnalysisOptical Architecture DesignOptical Bench TestingSystem OptimizationControl Solutions DevelopmentMetrology Data AnalysisDesign Tolerance Refinement
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Code VOptical PayloadsPrecision Opto-Mechanical MountsActive Deformable Mirrors
Certifications & Qualifications
Active U.S. Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship
Industry Keywords
Space Domain AwarenessMultidisciplinary IntegrationIR/EO SystemsHigh Power LasersPhotonics
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyRay
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform hands-on optical design, ray tracing, and wavefront modeling
- Analyze optical system performance, including wavefront error, stray light, and distortion across temperature and structural variations
- Design, model, and implement advanced optical architectures
- Analyze interferometry, wavefront, and metrology data from optical payloads
- Refine design tolerances and improve alignment strategies
- Design, optimize, and validate complex optical systems in Zemax OpticStudio or Code V
- Develop and execute optical bench testing, assembly integration, and interferometric verification
- Integrate optical designs with precision opto-mechanical mounts, active deformable mirrors, and sensor payloads
- Support the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division and advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities
- Support development, optimization, and maintenance of control solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship Required
- Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance or equivalent after starting
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 2+ years of experience in optical design
- 2+ years of experience with design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced Electro-Optical Systems
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
- Mid-Level: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Advanced study in Optical Specialization
- Experience with adaptive optics systems
- Experience with high power lasers
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary integration issues for IR/EO, visible, UV, photonics, fiber, high energy laser, and optics systems
- 5+ years of experience modeling and/or simulating Electro-Optical and Infrared systems using Matlab, Mathematica, or similar technical computing language
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems
- Professional development, learning, and advancement opportunities
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Variable compensation opportunities