Optical Engineer — HWIL & Sensor Testing

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. seeks a Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist to support scene projection and weapon system integration in Huntsville, AL.

The role involves optical design, testing, radiometric calibration and HWIL activities for missile sensors and EOIR optics. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in optics or physics, hands-on experience with optical design software, and programming skills in MATLAB or Python.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in optical engineering, physics or related field.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze optical requirements and designs.
• Experience with optical design software for optical system design and ray tracing.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for data analysis and visualization.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide optical engineering design, development, integration, test, verification and analysis for scene projection and weapon system integration and test.
• Serve as an optical engineering team member and coordinate with other optics SMEs
• Design and develop laser and optical solutions for testing with seekers/sensors
• Development support including design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems
• Operational support including configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment for testing missile sensors/EOIR systems
• Identify and mitigate program risks and develop contingency plans
• Collaborate with team members and mentor others
• Prepare program status reports for senior leadership and government customers

Skills

Optical engineering

HWIL simulation

Sensors testing

MATLAB

Python

Education

BA/BS in optical engineering or physics

Master’s or PhD in Optics/Physics (preferred)

Tools

ZEMAX

Code V

OSLO

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. seeks a Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist to support scene projection and weapon system integration in Huntsville, AL.

The role involves optical design, testing, radiometric calibration and HWIL activities for missile sensors and EOIR optics. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in optics or physics, hands-on experience with optical design software, and programming skills in MATLAB or Python.