Lead Infrared Imaging Optics Engineer

RTX; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer to drive the design of infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead broadband imaging system design, perform tolerancing analyses, and collaborate across opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems teams to ensure robust performance in rugged environments.

The role emphasizes integration, validation, and design reviews as part of a production transition, with on-site work and DoD-relevant scope.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• 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 imaging design

Optical tolerancing

MATLAB

CODE V / Zemax

FRED / ASAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Optics/Physics (preferred)

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer to drive the design of infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead broadband imaging system design, perform tolerancing analyses, and collaborate across opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems teams to ensure robust performance in rugged environments.

The role emphasizes integration, validation, and design reviews as part of a production transition, with on-site work and DoD-relevant scope.