Principal Optical Engineer

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.