Optical Systems Engineer - Imaging & EO Leader

The Pennsylvania State University; Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks an experienced Optical Systems Engineer in Freeport, PA to develop advanced EO imaging systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on sensors, lasers, and electro-optical technology, supporting Navy/DoD/IC projects.

The role involves design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and technological leadership within the EO program area, with opportunities to lead field tests and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 19+ years of relevant experience if R&D Engineer - Optical and Photonic Systems (ARL) - Principal Professional.
• 14+ years of relevant experience if R&D Engineer - Optical and Photonic Systems (ARL) - Senior Professional.

Responsibilities

• Design and tolerance optical lens systems to meet performance requirements.
• Perform analysis to validate optical system performance (MTF, distortion, stray light, etc.).
• Collaborate on opto-mechanical designs, imaging sensors, and alignment.
• Support field-testing of imaging systems and field tests events.

Skills

Optical design

Zemax (Optical design software)

CODE V

Trace Pro

FRED

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Image processing

Alignment methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

Trace Pro

FRED

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks an experienced Optical Systems Engineer in Freeport, PA to develop advanced EO imaging systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on sensors, lasers, and electro-optical technology, supporting Navy/DoD/IC projects.

The role involves design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and technological leadership within the EO program area, with opportunities to lead field tests and proposals.