Optical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems.

This role will: Assists in developing and validating requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components. Assists in the development and validation of electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures. Assists in developing architectures to integrate components into higher level systems and platforms. Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and interconnects performance and to optimize design around established requirements. Defines and conducts simple tests to validate performance of designs to requirements. Collects and analyzes data on supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements. Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by recommending engineering solutions to issues. Supports project management by preparing and presenting project status data. Writes simple sections of proposals to support development of new business.

Skills and Requirements

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI or SCI eligible Security Clearance

• 1+ years minimum of related experience.

• Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.

• Experience with Electro Optical (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products).

• Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis.

• If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry

• Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.

• Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package. Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].