Optical Engineer Job Description

Optical Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Optical Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Working knowledge of thin film physics and fabrication;
  • Use measurement science expertise to design validation protocols to demonstrate user requirements are met;
  • Oversees the day-to-day development activities of the design team in support of the project manager’s work plan;
  • Presents results at project reviews and technical conferences;
  • Manages engineering team efforts related to the study, development, and test of hardware, data system components, or equipment;
  • Designs or directs the development of unique or leading-edge technology, hardware, equipment, or systems to meet specific mission requirements;
  • Performs additional data systems and analysis work as required;
  • Design and develop improved subsystems for next generation Doppler lidar.

Requirements:

  • Experience with modeling and simulation methodologies to the design and development of electronic and optical equipment and instrumentation;
  • Demonstrated capability to communicate technical information both orally and in written form;
  • Understanding of laboratory techniques;
  • Master’s Degree in an applicable field from an ABET accredited university;
  • Understanding of basic optical principals and basic mechanical principals;
  • Proficiency in Optical design software Zemax and/or Code V;
  • Strong working knowledge of lasers, ultraviolet sensors, and radio-frequency sensors;
  • Must have a valid driver’s license;
  • Be a U.S. Citizen and must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Secret Security Clearance;
  • Motivated, self-starter;
  • Optical system alignment and testing (EFL, MTF, etc.);
  • Optical component testing (Spectral transmission, etc.);
  • Imaging systems;
  • Straylight analysis;
  • Lens design and tolerancing.