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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optical design and integration, with a strong focus on high-precision optical systems and adaptive optics. Proficient in utilizing optical software for modeling and simulation, while ensuring compliance with U.S. export control and security requirements.
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Optical DesignZemaxAdaptive Optics SystemsU.S. Security ClearanceElectro-Optical Systems Modeling
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Hard Skills
Optical DesignOptical SoftwareZemaxCode VOSLOMatlabMathematicaOpto-Mechanical FrameworksSystem Performance OptimizationTechnical Specification Validation
Soft Skills
Strong Written SkillsStrong Verbal SkillsDetail Orientation
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Security ClearanceTop Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Optical SystemsSpace Domain AwarenessGround-Based TelescopesEngineering Hardware DesignProject Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the design, fabrication, and integration of high-precision optical systems
- Transition conceptual opto-mechanical frameworks into functional experimental hardware
- Establish and validate technical specifications for optical systems and components
- Execute trade studies and simulations to optimize system performance and design
- Resolve complex optical challenges through engineering and analysis
- Support project management with work statement, budget, schedule, and other inputs
- Report project status
- Write appropriate proposal sections to support development of new business
- Support the Air Force Research Lab's advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams on adaptive optics and optical imaging systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 4+ years of experience in optical design
- 4+ years’ experience with optical software, Zemax, Code V, or OSLO
- U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required by the U.S. Government
- Interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start required
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Preferred: 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Preferred: Advanced study in Optical Specialization
- Preferred: Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Preferred: Experience working with adaptive optics systems
- Preferred: Experience with advanced engineering hardware design, fabrication, evaluation, and testing processes
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience modeling and/or simulating Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with Matlab or Mathematica
- Preferred: Strong written and verbal skills and detail orientation
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Professional development opportunities for learning and advancement
- Opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems
- Supportive team of experts
- Variable compensation opportunities