Lead Infrared Optical Design Engineer - Secret Clearance

RTX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer in Tucson, AZ, to develop advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. You will lead design and analysis of broadband imaging systems in rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

The role demands deep experience with optical tolerancing, stray light analysis, and collaboration across opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. On-site required.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience designing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with tolerancing and performance sensitivity analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses for producibility.
• Conduct stray light and ghost analyses to ensure high SNR imaging.
• Support optical fabrication and vendor engagement; participate in prototype builds.
• Collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic and systems engineers.

Skills

Infrared imaging design

Optical tolerancing

MATLAB

Zemax/CODE V

Stray light analysis

Thermal/vibration environments

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer in Tucson, AZ, to develop advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. You will lead design and analysis of broadband imaging systems in rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

The role demands deep experience with optical tolerancing, stray light analysis, and collaboration across opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. On-site required.