Advanced Optical Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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A global building automation and industrial technology company with 100+ years of history , 25,000+ patents , and 7,000+ engineers , operating across 70+ countries and 4 major business areas . Its technologies support industries including buildings, manufacturing, healthcare, data centers, and utilities worldwide.

• 401(k) match: Employer matches 87.5% of the first 8% of eligible pay, up to 7% of base salary; generally fully vested after 3 years.
• Education support: Up to $5,250/year for eligible undergraduate programs and $7,500/year for graduate programs.
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks (40 business days) for birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
• Paid time off: 56 hours of paid sick time annually, plus vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans, including an HSA-eligible medical option and 100% in-network preventive care.
• HSA & FSA: Tax-advantaged accounts for eligible healthcare, dental, vision, and dependent-care expenses.
• Disability coverage: Short-Term Disability provides 100% of base pay for up to 8 weeks, then 70% through week 26; Long-Term Disability provides 60% of base pay after Short-Term Disability.
• Employee support: Company-paid with 8 sessions per issue per year, plus health and wellness resources.
• Employee support: Company-paid Employee Assistance Program with 8 sessions per issue per year, plus health and wellness resources.
• Insurance & discounts: Company-paid basic life insurance of 1× annual base pay, Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and employee discounts.

Benefits may vary by location, position, employee classification, and eligibility.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• Experience in optical design and development
• Proficiency in the design, analysis, simulation, optimization, validation, and transition to production of precision optical systems
• Experience with optical materials and manufacturing processes relevant to product development.

• Lead the design and implementation Ring Laser Gyroscopes (RLGs) used in Inertial instruments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Perform simulations and analyses to validate design and ensure reliable performance and safety of aerospace systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define optical requirements, trade-off analysis, and cost estimation for design projects and their implementation in manufacturing.
• Manage and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
• Analyze product performance, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve inspection, stability, throughput, and usability.