OPTICAL TECHNICIAN
Full-time
Elite Corporate Solutions
Elite Corporate Solutions is seeking an experienced Optical Test Engineer to support the characterization and validation of optical sensors, lens assemblies, and integrated camera systems. This opportunity will focus on optical testing, metrology, performance validation, and root-cause analysis while collaborating closely with optical design and engineering teams to ensure system performance meets required specifications. Key Responsibilities • Quantify the performance of sensors and optical lens assemblies through measurements including modulation transfer function (MTF), minimum resolvable temperature difference (MRTD), and surface irregularity error.
• Support the optical design team by measuring the performance of optical systems and comparing measured results against nominal design predictions; document and communicate deviations.
• Assemble optical systems and lens assemblies, including component handling, alignment, and integration; clean optical components and handle fragile optical materials using proper techniques.
• Set up, align, calibrate, and operate optical metrology equipment including interferometers, collimators, blackbody sources, and various metrology equipment.
• Perform test and characterization of camera systems, including sensor integration, image capture,
and image quality evaluation.
• Develop and document test plans, test procedures, and test reports for optical and electro-optical assemblies.
• Debug and troubleshoot test setups, hardware, camera interfaces, and data acquisition issues; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Interface camera systems and test instrumentation with computers for automated data collection and analysis.
• Evaluate optomechanical assemblies for alignment, mounting, and stability issues affecting optical performance.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, and test data integrity. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on
experience.
• Experience with infrared (IR) and visible sensors, lenses, and optical systems.
• Working knowledge of optical performance metrics, including MTF, MRTD, wavefront error, and
surface irregularity.
• Hands-on experience with optical measurement equipment such as interferometers, collimators,
blackbodies, and other metrology equipment.
• Strong knowledge of optomechanics: mounts, fixturing, alignment methods, and tolerance effects on optical performance.
• Experience with camera systems and interfacing cameras and instruments with computers.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software
domains. Preferred Qualifications • Experience assembling optical systems and cleaning optical components (lenses, mirrors, windows) using industry-standard methods.
• Demonstrated care and dexterity handling fragile materials and delicate optical components.
• Experience with NVLabCap software for thermal imaging measurement and analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting or analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automated test and data
analysis.
• Experience with optical design/analysis software (e.g., Zemax OpticStudio) for interpreting nominal design data.
• Familiarity with GD&T and reading optical/mechanical drawings. Attributes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; communicates status and results clearly.
• Reliable in meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and rigorous in documentation and data quality.
• Support the optical design team by measuring the performance of optical systems and comparing measured results against nominal design predictions; document and communicate deviations.
• Assemble optical systems and lens assemblies, including component handling, alignment, and integration; clean optical components and handle fragile optical materials using proper techniques.
• Set up, align, calibrate, and operate optical metrology equipment including interferometers, collimators, blackbody sources, and various metrology equipment.
• Perform test and characterization of camera systems, including sensor integration, image capture,
and image quality evaluation.
• Develop and document test plans, test procedures, and test reports for optical and electro-optical assemblies.
• Debug and troubleshoot test setups, hardware, camera interfaces, and data acquisition issues; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Interface camera systems and test instrumentation with computers for automated data collection and analysis.
• Evaluate optomechanical assemblies for alignment, mounting, and stability issues affecting optical performance.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, and test data integrity. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on
experience.
• Experience with infrared (IR) and visible sensors, lenses, and optical systems.
• Working knowledge of optical performance metrics, including MTF, MRTD, wavefront error, and
surface irregularity.
• Hands-on experience with optical measurement equipment such as interferometers, collimators,
blackbodies, and other metrology equipment.
• Strong knowledge of optomechanics: mounts, fixturing, alignment methods, and tolerance effects on optical performance.
• Experience with camera systems and interfacing cameras and instruments with computers.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software
domains. Preferred Qualifications • Experience assembling optical systems and cleaning optical components (lenses, mirrors, windows) using industry-standard methods.
• Demonstrated care and dexterity handling fragile materials and delicate optical components.
• Experience with NVLabCap software for thermal imaging measurement and analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting or analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automated test and data
analysis.
• Experience with optical design/analysis software (e.g., Zemax OpticStudio) for interpreting nominal design data.
• Familiarity with GD&T and reading optical/mechanical drawings. Attributes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; communicates status and results clearly.
• Reliable in meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and rigorous in documentation and data quality.
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