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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 adaptive optics and optical imaging systems. Proficient in utilizing optical software and performing modeling and simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Optical DesignZemaxAdaptive Optics SystemsModeling and Simulation with MatlabU.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
Optical DesignOptical SoftwareZemaxCode VOSLOModeling and SimulationMatlabMathematicaEngineering Hardware DesignOpto-Mechanical Frameworks
Soft Skills
Strong Written SkillsStrong Verbal SkillsDetail Orientation
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in EngineeringU.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Optical SystemsAir Force Research LabSpace Domain AwarenessExport Control Compliance
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 statements, budgets, schedules, and project status reporting
- Write appropriate proposal sections to support development of new business
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams on adaptive optics and optical imaging systems supporting Air Force Research Lab Space Domain Awareness capabilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- 4+ years of experience in optical design
- 4+ years of 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 Matlab or Mathematica (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal skills and detail orientation (preferred)
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
- Interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance required post-start
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contributions directly impact Space Domain Awareness capabilities and national security mission
- Opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems
- Ownership of the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application
- Supportive team of experts in various fields
- Professional development opportunities for learning and advancement
- 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
- Drug-free workplace