Lead Optical Design Engineer, Infrared Imaging

RTX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available!

Job summary

RTX, Tucson, AZ-based, seeks a Principal Optical Design Engineer to drive the design of infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will own broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments on-site in Tucson.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers, along with supporting fabrication, vendor engagement, and validations throughout development and

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses for producibility and performance margin.
• Conduct stray light analysis and ghost assessments for high signal-to-noise imaging.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype build activities.
• Collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.
• Support system integration, alignment planning, and optical performance validation.
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives across development phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation through production transition.

Skills

IR imaging

Optical tolerancing

Sensitivity analysis

MATLAB

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

Job description

RTX, Tucson, AZ-based, seeks a Principal Optical Design Engineer to drive the design of infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will own broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments on-site in Tucson.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers, along with supporting fabrication, vendor engagement, and validations throughout development and