PRINCIPAL OPTICAL ENGINEER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performing system level analysis to ensure optical systems meet customer requirements.
Designing zoom and fixed focus lens systems for various wavelength bands including Visible, NIR, MWIR, and LWIR using ZEMAX.
Performing stray light analysis using FRED.
Performing optical testing, including interferometric and MTF testing.
Assembling optical imaging systems.
Laying out and constructing optical test beds.
Reading design drawings, identifying and selecting suppliers.
Examining and evaluating incoming parts.
10 to 15 years of experience in optical design.

MS in Optics or equivalent. Appropriate work experience will be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Working knowledge of components, component failure modes, MIL Specs, and MIL Standards.