Onsite EO Optical Systems Engineer I — Seeker Tech

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,200 - 108,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX seeks an Optical Engineer to support program activities onsite in Tucson, AZ. You will perform optical alignment and testing of optics assemblies and contribute to EO modeling, simulation, and analysis.

You will develop requirements, conduct subsystem trade studies, and help design optical seeker systems or test fixtures for missiles. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Optical/Electrical/Systems STEM, experience with EO subsystems, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related STEM major.
• Experience with Electro‑Optical subsystems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support program activities as mentee and IC.
• Perform optical alignment/testing of optics assemblies.
• Engage in EO modeling, simulation, and analysis applications.
• Develop requirements and conduct subsystem trade studies.
• Design optical/opto‑mechanical seeker systems or test fixtures for missiles.
• Troubleshoot design/process issues with engineering and production.

Skills

Optical alignment

EO subsystems

Modeling/simulation

Requirements development

Education

Bachelor's in Optical/Electrical/Systems STEM

Tools

Test equipment

Test automation scripting

Sensor control

Job description

RTX seeks an Optical Engineer to support program activities onsite in Tucson, AZ. You will perform optical alignment and testing of optics assemblies and contribute to EO modeling, simulation, and analysis.

You will develop requirements, conduct subsystem trade studies, and help design optical seeker systems or test fixtures for missiles. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Optical/Electrical/Systems STEM, experience with EO subsystems, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.