Optical Design Engineer II - Infrared Imaging, Onsite Tucson

RTX; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

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Relocation assistance available

Descripción de la vacante

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II to advance broadband infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead optical design, perform tolerancing, and work with cross-functional teams in opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic and systems engineering.

The role focuses on integrating optics in rugged, thermally dynamic environments, contributing to design reviews and documentation, and ensuring performance targets, cost and schedule alignment through production

Formación

• Typically requires a STEM degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Experience in 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 for analysis and modeling.

Responsabilidades

• 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 for high SNR imaging.
• 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 across development phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout development and transition to production.

Conocimientos

Infrared imaging systems design

Optical tolerancing and sensitivity

CODE V / Zemax modelling

Stray light analysis (FRED/ASAP)

MATLAB analysis

Educación

STEM degree + 2+ years experience

Herramientas

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II to advance broadband infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. You will lead optical design, perform tolerancing, and work with cross-functional teams in opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic and systems engineering.

The role focuses on integrating optics in rugged, thermally dynamic environments, contributing to design reviews and documentation, and ensuring performance targets, cost and schedule alignment through production