Optical Design Engineer II - Infrared Imaging, Onsite

RTX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II to advance infrared imaging seekers from concept to production at our Tucson, AZ site. You will lead optical design and analyses, perform tolerancing studies, and collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, and cryogenic teams to ensure robust performance in dynamic environments.

This on-site role requires a STEM degree with experience in infrared optics, MATLAB, CODE V/Zemax, and stray light tools.

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.

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 systems

Optical tolerancing

MATLAB

System-level integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype support

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

Job description

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II to advance infrared imaging seekers from concept to production at our Tucson, AZ site. You will lead optical design and analyses, perform tolerancing studies, and collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, and cryogenic teams to ensure robust performance in dynamic environments.

This on-site role requires a STEM degree with experience in infrared optics, MATLAB, CODE V/Zemax, and stray light tools.