Infrared Imaging Optical Design Engineer II (Onsite, Tucson)

RTX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II to support development of advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. The role focuses on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

This on-site position is based in Tucson, AZ. You will collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers to ensure performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met across all development phases.

Qualifications

• : Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• : Experience designing and analyzing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• : Experience with optical tolerancing and performance sensitivity analysis.
• : Experience with CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging system design.
• : Experience with stray light tools such as FRED and/or ASAP.
• : Experience using MATLAB (or similar tools) for analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses to ensure producibility and performance margin.
• Conduct stray light analysis and ghost assessments to support high signal-to-noise imaging performance.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype build activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.
• Support system integration, alignment planning, and optical performance validation.
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met across development phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout development and transition to production.

Skills

IR imaging design

Tolerancing analysis

MATLAB

CODE V

Zemax

Stray light analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

FRED

ASAP

Job description

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II to support development of advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. The role focuses on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

This on-site position is based in Tucson, AZ. You will collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers to ensure performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met across all development phases.