Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer

Optical DesignerRaytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks a motivated Optical Designer to apply their interest, training, and expertise to optical design, analysis, assembly, integration, and test. Our Space Optics Department develops optical imaging telescopes, spectrometers, sensors, and special test equipment. We own all aspects of the optical design needed to field innovative sensor solutions that meet mission requirements.What You Will DoLead innovative optical design efforts for space and airborne systems, including tolerance and alignment simulations to ensure performance and robustness.Perform optical analysis such as stray light, STOP (structural, thermal, optical performance), image simulation, and radiometry to validate system performance.Develop, maintain, and manage optical error trees, budgets, and allocations (e.g., wavefront, spectral, mechanical) throughout the full program lifecycle.Support backend verification of as-built optical designs and test configurations to ensure requirements compliance.Serve as a technical leader across multiple programs, providing guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior optical engineers.Design and analyze optical systems using industry-standard tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, and MATLAB.Conduct detailed stray light analysis to mitigate performance risks and improve system fidelity.Develop and tolerance optical designs with a focus on manufacturability and alignment feasibility.Derive optical requirements and translate them into detailed specifications and engineering drawings.Support test equipment design, optical alignment activities, and system integration efforts.Present technical results and design decisions to internal leadership and external customers in formal reviews.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.Experience with optical design/analysis and CAD software.Experience with optical alignment and measurement equipment.Experience performing optical design and analysis using Zemax or Code V.Experience designing refractive and reflective optical systems.Experience modeling optical alignment procedures.Experience collaborating with optical fabrication suppliers.Qualifications We PreferExperience performing stray?light analysis using FRED.Experience building, aligning, and testing optical assemblies.Experience designing opto?mechanical hardware in CREO.What We OfferA total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.Relocation assistance available.Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.This position requires onsite work in El Segundo, CA: Welcome to Raytheon in El Segundo, CA