Lead, Optical Engineering - Stray Light

I’m reaching out regarding a Lead Optical Engineer – Stray Light opportunity in Rochester, NY . This is a full-time 9/80 schedule position focused on advanced optical and electro-optical systems for aerospace and defense applications.

The role is primarily focused on stray-light analysis, optical system modeling, radiometric performance, imaging systems, and optical performance verification . The engineer will work closely with optical, mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams from design through integration and test.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Senior/Lead Optical Engineering experience
• 2–3+ years of FRED experience for stray-light analysis
• Stray-light modeling, scattering, ghosting, and optical throughput
• EO/IR, imaging, sensing, or high-performance optical systems
• Space-based payload experience strongly preferred
• Zemax OpticStudio and/or Code V
• Optical metrology and testing experience
• BSDF/BRDF and ghost-path analysis
• Baffle, stop, surface-treatment, and contamination-control strategies
• MATLAB and/or Python
• Optical integration, verification, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
• Experience with optical requirements such as wavefront error, distortion, focus, focal length, LOS, and image quality
• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or
• Graduate degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

The position is onsite in Rochester, New York , with relocation assistance available.