Infrared Optical Design Engineer II

RTX; Provo (UT); 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 for on-site work in Tucson, AZ, to advance infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead design and analysis, perform tolerancing studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including cryogenic and detector engineers.

The role focuses on broadband imaging systems, thermal-varying environments, and ensuring manufacturability and performance through design reviews and robust validation.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience designing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with optical tolerancing and sensitivity analysis.
• Proficiency with CODE V or Zemax and stray light tools.
• MATLAB 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 Systems

Optical Tolerancing

CODE V / Zemax

Stray Light Analysis

MATLAB

Education

STEM degree

Tools

FRED

ASAP

Job description

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II for on-site work in Tucson, AZ, to advance infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead design and analysis, perform tolerancing studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including cryogenic and detector engineers.

The role focuses on broadband imaging systems, thermal-varying environments, and ensuring manufacturability and performance through design reviews and robust validation.