Optical Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with a focus on Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in optical engineering or related area.
  • Experience in Electro-Optics, including production specifications and testing of various optical systems.
  • Proven ability to develop and validate requirements for complex electromagnetic systems and components.
  • Experience with laser and electro-optical systems integration, testing, and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and validates requirements for communication, sensor, and electronic warfare systems.
  • Builds architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher-level platforms.
  • Conducts trade studies and simulations to optimize system performance against requirements.
  • Designs complex electro-optical and laser systems.
  • Implements tests to ensure designs meet performance requirements.
  • Manages supplier and partner compliance with project requirements.
  • Supports lifecycle product management and resolves complex technical issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electromagnetic systems.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in electro-optics and laser systems.
  • Collaborative environment with multi-discipline teams.
  • Full-time/first shift work schedule.
  • Potential for contract renewal or extension with performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job #219936

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Optical Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in Albuquerque, NM.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • 5+ years minimum of related experience.
  • Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.
  • Experience with Electro Optical (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products).
  • Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops and validates requirements for various complex communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components.
  • Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.
  • Develop architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.
  • Performs complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements.
  • Design complex electro-optical and laser systems.
  • Develop new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.
  • Develop and implement critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.
  • Manage appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.
  • Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.
  • Support project management by providing coordinating development of statement of work (SOW), budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.
  • Generate major sections of large-scale proposals to support development of new business.
  • Perform some work in a clean room environment.
  • Works under minimal direction.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.
  • Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package.
  • Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.


REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement ( e.g.Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience). ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL

Less than 10% domestic travel.

WORK HOURS

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.


For more information, please apply or contact:

Kevin Suk 800.927.9318 x230
[email protected]

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