Optical Engineer

John Galt Staffing; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing firm is seeking an Optical Engineer to join a dynamic team specializing in cutting-edge optical systems for space and airborne applications. This role involves working closely with engineers to assemble, align, and test precision optical systems, utilizing advanced instruments and techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical assembly and alignment, with experience in optical testing and fabrication. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to pioneering projects in the defense and space manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in optical assembly and alignment.
• Experience with optical alignment instruments and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align complex optical systems using various instruments.
• Support staff in developing optical systems for space and airborne applications.

Skills

Optical assembly and alignment

Optical alignment instruments

Optical fabrication techniques

Incoming inspection knowledge

Tools

Interferometers

Autocollimators

Alignment telescopes

Theodolites

Profilometers

Wavefront sensors

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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Our clients Optical Engineering group applies all aspects of the optical engineering discipline to the development of prototype space-borne, airborne, and terrestrial optical systems. By utilizing state-the-art technologies, Optical Engineering specializes in producing innovative, complex optical systems that pioneer operation and performance in a variety of integrated systems. Group expertise and capabilities span the entire life cycle of optical system development, from optical system conceptual development through the detailed design, analysis, assembly, alignment, and testing stages.

The selected candidate will work closely with optical and mechanical engineers to determine the methodologies and techniques required to assemble, align and test precision optical systems. The candidate will ultimately be responsible for executing these techniques and procedures.

The candidate will support staff members in developing a variety of optical systems including telescopes, lens assemblies, laser optics, focal plane assemblies and fiber optics for space and airborne applications. This position involves assembling and aligning complex optical systems using a variety of optical instruments, performing optical testing, and specifying and purchasing optical components. The candidate will also help organize and maintain the Group’s optical facilities and instrumentation. The position may require special security clearances and travel to meetings and field sites.

Required Experience:

-Minimum of 3 years of experience in optical assembly and alignment

-Experience assembling, aligning and testing refractive and reflective optical components and systems

-Experience with optical alignment instruments such as interferometers, autocollimators, alignment telescopes, theodolites, profilometers and wavefront sensors.

-Broad understanding of optical fabrication techniques and shall be capable of evaluating vendors for custom manufacturing requirements

-Experience performing incoming inspection on a variety of procured items and therefore needs a working knowledge of optical fabrication specifications.

Preferred experience:

-Optical-related software and firmware development skills and experience

-Experience with interferometric testing, precision lens assembly, high power lasers and fiber optics

-Experience with space systems and laser communication / lasercom system testing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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