Optical Systems Engineer – Imaging & EO Solutions
The Pennsylvania State University
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Job summary
The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Optical Systems Engineer in the Electro‑Optics and Electronics Division, located in Freeport, PA. You will work on imaging and EO projects with a multidisciplinary team, developing advanced sensors, lasers, and EO technologies for national security programs.
Responsibilities include designing complex optical systems, performing rigorous analyses, and leading collaborations across engineering disciplines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Experience in optical design and analysis software (e.g., Zemax, CODE V) for imaging systems
- Knowledge of coatings, optics fabrication, alignment methods, and imaging sensors
Responsibilities
- Design and tolerance optical lens systems to meet performance requirements
- Perform analysis to validate performance metrics (MTF, distortion, vignetting, stray light)
- Collaborate on opto‑mechanical designs and imaging sensors with multidisciplinary team
- Support field testing of imaging systems and contribute to proposals and reports
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Job description
The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Optical Systems Engineer in the Electro‑Optics and Electronics Division, located in Freeport, PA. You will work on imaging and EO projects with a multidisciplinary team, developing advanced sensors, lasers, and EO technologies for national security programs.
Responsibilities include designing complex optical systems, performing rigorous analyses, and leading collaborations across engineering disciplines.
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