Optical Design Engineer II: Infrared Imaging, Onsite Tucson

RTX; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

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Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II for on-site work in Tucson, AZ, to develop advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. You will lead design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams and supporting production transfer.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of related experience, experience with CODE V/Zemax, and proficiency in MATLAB.

Formación

• 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 using MATLAB (or similar tools) 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 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.

Conocimientos

IR imaging design

Optical tolerancing

STEM problem solving

Educación

Degree in STEM

Herramientas

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II for on-site work in Tucson, AZ, to develop advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. You will lead design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams and supporting production transfer.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of related experience, experience with CODE V/Zemax, and proficiency in MATLAB.