Lead Optical Engineer - Sensor Tech & Innovation

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer (PMTS) to lead next-generation optical sensors and processing algorithms.

You will architect novel sensor technologies, drive maturation, and secure funding to bring innovations to life while mentoring diverse, cross-functional teams of engineers. Ideal candidates have a broad skill set across optical physics, electronics, coding, DSP, and product engineering, with 10–15 years of optical

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Masters or PhD degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, analyzing, integrating components with optical devices and prototypes.
• Develops, builds and tests systems based on optic, photonic and laser technologies.
• Interacts with hardware, software, and device design teams to develop optical systems and performance models.
• Develop and implement test procedures and evaluate test instrumentation.
• Provide SME guidance in cyber security and complex software/hardware solutions.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Embedded firmware

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering/Physics

Masters or PhD preferred

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer (PMTS) to lead next-generation optical sensors and processing algorithms.

You will architect novel sensor technologies, drive maturation, and secure funding to bring innovations to life while mentoring diverse, cross-functional teams of engineers. Ideal candidates have a broad skill set across optical physics, electronics, coding, DSP, and product engineering, with 10–15 years of optical