Optical Design Engineer II

RTX

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 131,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking an optical systems engineer to lead the design and analysis of infrared imaging subsystems. You will perform tolerancing, sensitivity analyses, and stray-light assessments to ensure high SNR and producible solutions.

Collaborating with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers, you will drive integration, validation, and documentation through development to production.

Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
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.
Experience with stray light tools such as FRED and/or ASAP.
Experience using MATLAB (or similar tools) for analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infrared imaging

Optical tolerancing

Sensitivity analysis

CODE V

Zemax

FRED/ ASAP

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

Location

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9070 ~ 9070 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9070.

Position Role Type: Onsite.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: Secret

Current Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

About the Company

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.

Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses to ensure producibility and performance margin.

Conduct stray light analysis and ghost assessments to support high signal-to-noise imaging performance.

Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype build activities.

Collaborate cross-functionally with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.

Support system integration, alignment planning, and optical performance validation.

Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met across development phases.

Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout development and transition to production.

Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
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.
Experience with stray light tools such as FRED and/or ASAP.
Experience using MATLAB (or similar tools) for analysis and modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Optics, Physics, or related discipline.
Experience developing optical systems for thermally dynamic or high-vibration environments.
Experience supporting optical fabrication, alignment, and integration of complex assemblies.
Familiarity with detector-based imaging systems and cryogenic optical assemblies.
Experience supporting hardware transition from prototype through production.
Active DoD security clearance.

What We Offer

Relocation assistance available.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Work Arrangements

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

This position requires security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.