Optical Design Engineer — Sensor Systems (On-Site)

Waypoint Human Capital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint’s client in Huntsville, AL seeks an Optical Design Engineer to lead integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems. The role involves significant hands-on lab work and collaboration with a development team during sensor programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Optics/Engineering/Physics, 5+ years in aerospace/defense, strong skills in optical design, modeling, and data analysis, and must be a US citizen eligible for a Secret clearance. On-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace/defense systems.
• Strong background in optical design, tolerance analysis, and materials.
• Proficiency with Zemax, CODE V, or similar (2+ years).
• Data analysis with MATLAB or Python (2+ years).
• Experience with optical experiments and documentation.
• US citizenship and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and perform integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work during sensor development.
• Conduct optical experiments, including optical alignment and imaging system characterization.
• Perform optical system design, tolerance analysis, and evaluation of optical materials.
• Perform optical modeling using Zemax, CODE V, or similar.
• Perform data analysis and reduction using MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Author technical documentation using Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master's degree in Optics, Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Waypoint’s client in Huntsville, AL seeks an Optical Design Engineer to lead integration and evaluation of electro-optical sensor systems. The role involves significant hands-on lab work and collaboration with a development team during sensor programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Optics/Engineering/Physics, 5+ years in aerospace/defense, strong skills in optical design, modeling, and data analysis, and must be a US citizen eligible for a Secret clearance. On-site position.