Infrared Optical Design Engineer II – Onsite Tucson

RTX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks an Optical Design Engineer II to help develop advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead optical design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

This onsite role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years experience, proficiency with CODE V/Zemax, FRED/ASAP, MATLAB, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 2+ years of experience or an advanced degree.
• 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 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

Infrared optics design

Optical tolerancing

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Optics

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks an Optical Design Engineer II to help develop advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead optical design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

This onsite role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years experience, proficiency with CODE V/Zemax, FRED/ASAP, MATLAB, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.