Optical Design Engineer II – IR Imaging, Tucson (Onsite)

RTX; Albuquerque (NM); 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 for on-site work in Tucson, AZ. You will lead the design and analysis of infrared imaging seekers, performing tolerancing, stray light analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust production-ready solutions.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience or an advanced degree. Proficiency in CODE V/Zemax, FRED/ASAP, and MATLAB is expected, with active DoD security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 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 optics

Optical tolerancing

Stray light analysis

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Optics / Physics

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

Job description

RTX is seeking an Optical Design Engineer II for on-site work in Tucson, AZ. You will lead the design and analysis of infrared imaging seekers, performing tolerancing, stray light analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust production-ready solutions.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience or an advanced degree. Proficiency in CODE V/Zemax, FRED/ASAP, and MATLAB is expected, with active DoD security clearance preferred.