Infrared Optical Design Engineer II Onsite Tucson

RTX; El Paso (TX); 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 its Effector Optics Department in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on broadband infrared imaging seekers, leading design and analysis from concept through production in a rugged, thermally dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include tolerancing, sensitivity studies, stray-light assessments, and collaboration with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 2+ years of experience or a related 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 (or similar) 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 imaging systems design

Optical tolerancing

Performance sensitivity analysis

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Mathematics

Advanced degree in Optics or related field

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II for its Effector Optics Department in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on broadband infrared imaging seekers, leading design and analysis from concept through production in a rugged, thermally dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include tolerancing, sensitivity studies, stray-light assessments, and collaboration with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.