Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K* - 47404

Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K*_Rochester, NY (onsite only)_Full-Time_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Rochester, NY (onsite only)
Base Salary: $120,000 to $155,000 + Best-in-class benefits
*Sign on bonuses starting at $15K*
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Other Engineering
Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

Job Details:
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:
*Our company is seeking optical engineers in Rochester NY to work on a dynamic team to develop EO/IR solutions. 
*They will have Engineering responsibilities supporting the synthesis, definition, analysis, design, development, integration & test of electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance systems.
*Candidates will work closely with cross-functional members in engineering, manufacturing, & program management to design, develop & build high performance systems.

Essential Functions:
*Optical Sensor System Analysis and Design, this includes developing new optical sensor payloads for both customer contracts and internal IR&D programs.
*Utilize tools and procedures for Optical Design, Analysis, Integration and Test.
*Provide Optical Engineering expertise to support manufacturing tasks and issues.
*Document and control optical tools and procedures.
*Develop and maintain technical connections and interactions with other optical Systems groups as well as relevant industry and academic groups.
*Prepare design specifications, analyses and recommendations for presentation and approval through a formal review process.
*Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes.
*Interface with mechanical, electrical, software and system engineers, providing engineering analysis and design from product inception to released fabrication drawings.
*Provide support for product development and proposals for conceptual layouts and cost estimation.
*Complete documentation and BOMs to support life cycle of new or improved designs.
*Provide support for existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders (ECO).
*Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
*Knowledge of mathematical analysis codes (Matlab, Mathematica, MathCad, etc.).
*Understanding of IR detectors (well fill, NUC, SNR, …)
*Understanding of radiometry (e.g. radiant intensity, NEI, …)
*Able to work Modtran to model relevant environments
*Experience with systems testing of EO/IR products.
*Ability to work with algorithm developers and understand how optical HW and Algos work together
*Knowledge of optical part fabrication processes
*Knowledge of stabilization, guidance and control
*Optical integration and troubleshooting
*Engineering of aerospace products
*Strong mechanical and geo-spatial comprehension skills
*System modeling using Matlab/Simulink

*In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $97,000 - $180,000. 
*This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 
*Our company also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. 
*The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Compensation:
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Candidate Details:
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Never 
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Screening Questions:

# How many years have you designed or analyzed optical systems or sensor payloads? What systems did you work on?
# How many years have you worked on EO/IR or infrared sensor systems, including detector performance?
# How many years have you performed optical integration, alignment, troubleshooting, or system-level testing?
# How many years have you used radiometry or environmental modeling in optical engineering? Which methods or tools?
# How many years have you used engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Mathematica, or Mathcad for optical or sensor-system work?
# Ability to obtain Secret security clearance (Y/N)?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Rochester, NY (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code: