Optical Systems Engineer – Imaging & EO (Onsite Freeport)

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

Job summary

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in Freeport, PA, seeks an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to support imaging and EO system development within a multidisciplinary team. Location is onsite at Freeport, PA, with responsibilities spanning from concept through deployment of complex optical solutions.

The role requires strong optics design skills, extensive experience with Zemax/CODE V/TracePro/FRED, knowledge of coatings and fabrication, and the ability to lead project work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
• 14+ years of relevant experience for Senior level; 19+ years for Principal track.
• DoD security clearance or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and tolerance optical lens systems to meet performance requirements.
• Perform analysis to validate optical performance (MTF, distortion, stray light).
• Collaborate on opto-mechanical design, imaging sensors, alignment, testing and evaluation.
• Support field-testing of imaging systems and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Optics design

Infrared imaging

Optical software

Coatings & fabrication

Optical assembly & alignment

Physics & electro-mechanical

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

TracePro

FRED

Job description

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in Freeport, PA, seeks an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to support imaging and EO system development within a multidisciplinary team. Location is onsite at Freeport, PA, with responsibilities spanning from concept through deployment of complex optical solutions.

The role requires strong optics design skills, extensive experience with Zemax/CODE V/TracePro/FRED, knowledge of coatings and fabrication, and the ability to lead project work in