Optical Design Engineer

G5 Infrared, LLC; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

G5 Infrared, LLC in Hudson, New Hampshire is seeking a skilled Optical Design Engineer to design and optimize precision optical systems for imaging. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Optical Engineering or Physics and at least 7 years of experience in lens design and optical system development. Key responsibilities include concept development, collaboration with engineering teams, and creating specifications. Knowledge of infrared systems and proficiency in Matlab are desired. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic small business environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of lens design and optical system development.
• Extensive knowledge in optical design and manufacturing.
• Experience with optical product manufacturing and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Concept development, trade-off analysis, and lens design for imaging systems.
• Develop optical solutions including tolerancing and optimization for production.
• Create optical specifications and documentation for internal teams.

Skills

Optical design for imaging systems

Geometrical and physical optics

System performance modeling

Design for manufacturing

Experience with infrared systems

Proficient with Matlab software

Optical testing methods

Team technical leadership

Education

BS or greater in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

G5 Infrared, LLC is a small business based in Hudson, New Hampshire, specializing in high-performance infrared imaging cameras and thin film coatings. We are seeking a skilled Optical Design Engineer to join our team.

This position requires expertise in the design, analysis, simulation, optimization, validation, and transition to production of precision optical systems for imaging and sensing applications. Candidates should possess background / education in the physics of optics as well as direct industry experience in the overall optical design process from concept through production.

Responsibilities Include

• Concept development, trade-off analysis, and lens design for imaging systems
• Develop optical solutions including tolerancing, design for manufacturing analyses, and optimization to meet optical performance requirements in production
• Interface and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall product success
• Create optical specifications, requirements definitions, and documentation for suppliers and internal teams
• Work with suppliers and internal departments regarding fabrication and assembly
• Support prototyping, test and evaluation, process development, and design validation
• Provide and support continuous improvement of design and analysis methodologies and tools
• Contribute to cost estimating and proposal writing

Requirements

• BS or greater in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 7+ years of lens design and optical system development
• Extensive knowledge of:
• Optical design for imaging systems
• Geometrical and physical optics
• System performance modeling
• Design for manufacturing
• Experience with optical product manufacturing and optical component sourcing

Desired Skills

• Experience with infrared systems (thermal imagers highly desired)
• Proficient with Matlab software
• Experience supporting production optics, yield improvement, and precision alignment methods
• Team technical leadership
• Experience with optical testing methods (interferometry, MTF testing)
• Exposure to defense and/or aerospace industries
• Proficiency with non-sequential raytrace analysis

G5 Infrared, LLC complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans’ status.