Optical Technician

Pixels on Target LLC; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pixels on Target LLC in Florida is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to characterize and validate sensors, optical lens assemblies, and camera systems. You will work with the optical design team to measure as-built performance and compare to nominal designs, driving root-cause analysis when deviations occur.

Responsibilities include setting up metrology equipment; measuring MTF/MRTD; assembling optics; developing test plans; documenting results; and interfacing test systems with computers for

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in optics.
• Experience with IR and visible sensors.
• Knowledge of MTF/MRTD and wavefront error.
• Hands-on experience with interferometers, collimators, and blackbody sources.
• Familiarity with optics assembly, alignment, and tolerance effects.

Responsabilidades

• Quantify sensor and lens performance using MTF, MRTD, and surface irregularity measurements.
• Support optical design by measuring optical system performance and documenting deviations.
• Assemble optical systems and lens assemblies, align components, and handle delicate optics safely.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate interferometers, collimators, blackbodies, and other metrology equipment.
• Characterize camera systems, including sensor integration and image quality evaluation.
• Develop written test plans, procedures, and reports for optical assemblies.
• Debug/test setups and data acquisition; drive root-cause analysis.
• Interface cameras and test instrumentation with computers for automated data collection.
• Evaluate optomechanical assemblies for alignment, mounting, and stability.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, and data integrity.

Conocimientos

Optical metrology

MTF/MRTD knowledge

Wavefront error understanding

Camera integration

Debugging skills

Strong communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Equivalent hands-on experience

Herramientas

Zemax OpticStudio

Python

MATLAB

NVLabCap

Interferometers

Collimators

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an Optical Test Engineer to characterize and validate the performance of sensors, optical lens assemblies, and integrated camera systems. In this role, you will work closely with the optical design team to measure as-built optical system performance, compare results against nominal designs, and drive root-cause investigation when measured performance deviates from prediction. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on metrology skills with a deep understanding of optomechanics and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Quantify the performance of sensors and optical lens assemblies through measurements including modulation transfer function (MTF), minimum resolvable temperature difference (MRTD), and surface irregularity error.
• Support the optical design team by measuring the performance of optical systems and comparing measured results against nominal design predictions; document and communicate deviations.
• Assemble optical systems and lens assemblies, including component handling, alignment, and integration; clean optical components and handle fragile optical materials using proper techniques.
• Set up, align, calibrate, and operate optical metrology equipment including interferometers, collimators, blackbody sources, and various metrology equipment.
• Perform test and characterization of camera systems, including sensor integration, image capture, and image quality evaluation.
• Develop and document test plans, test procedures, and test reports for optical and electro-optical assemblies.
• Debug and troubleshoot test setups, hardware, camera interfaces, and data acquisition issues; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Interface camera systems and test instrumentation with computers for automated data collection and analysis.
• Evaluate optomechanical assemblies for alignment, mounting, and stability issues affecting optical performance.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, and test data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience with infrared (IR) and visible sensors, lenses, and optical systems.
• Working knowledge of optical performance metrics, including MTF, MRTD, wavefront error, and
• Hands‑on experience with optical measurement equipment such as interferometers, collimators, blackbodies, and other metrology equipment.
• Strong knowledge of optomechanics: mounts, fixturing, alignment methods, and tolerance effects on optical performance.
• Experience with camera systems and interfacing cameras and instruments with computers.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assembling optical systems and cleaning optical components (lenses, mirrors, windows) using industry‑standard methods.
• Demonstrated care and dexterity handling fragile materials and delicate optical components.
• Experience with NVLabCap software for thermal imaging measurement and analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting or analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automated test and data analysis.
• Experience with optical design/analysis software (e.g., Zemax OpticStudio) for interpreting nominal design data.
• Familiarity with GD&T and reading optical/mechanical drawings.

Attributes

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; communicates status and results clearly.
• Reliable in meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and rigorous in documentation and data quality.