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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optical design and integration, with a strong focus on adaptive optics and optical imaging systems. Proficient in utilizing optical software and technical computing languages for modeling and simulation, while ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Optical DesignZemaxAdaptive Optics SystemsModeling and SimulationU.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
Optical DesignOptical SoftwareModelingSimulationTechnical Computing LanguageOpto-Mechanical FrameworksSystem Performance OptimizationEngineering AnalysisAdvanced Engineering Hardware DesignFabrication Processes
Soft Skills
Project ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
ZemaxCode VOSLOMatlabMathematica
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceU.S. Security Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Optical SystemsSpace Domain AwarenessGround-Based TelescopesElectro-Optical SystemsInfrared Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the design, fabrication, and integration of high-precision optical systems
- Facilitate the transition of 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 required inputs
- Report project status
- Write appropriate sections of proposals to support development of new business
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams on adaptive optics and optical imaging systems
- Support the Air Force Research Lab's advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes
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
- 9+ years of related work experience or an 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, evaluating, and testing processes (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with a technical computing language, such as Matlab or Mathematica (preferred)
- U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required by the U.S. Government
- An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Subject to post-offer drug and alcohol testing when criteria is met
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- 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
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position