Senior Infrared Imaging Optical Design Engineer

RTX; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

RTX Corporation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. The role focuses on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration in rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and 8+ years (or 5+ with advanced degree) of experience in infrared imaging, optical design tools (CODE V / Zemax), and stray light analysis, with MATLAB proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and analyzing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with optical tolerancing and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Experience with CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging system design.
• Experience with stray light tools such as FRED and/or ASAP.
• Experience using MATLAB (or similar tools) for analysis and modeling.

Responsabilités

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses to ensure producibility and performance margin.
• Conduct stray light analysis and ghost assessments to support high signal-to-noise imaging performance.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype build activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.
• Support system integration, alignment planning, and optical performance validation.
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met across development phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout development and transition to production.

Connaissances

Infrared imaging

Optical tolerancing

CODE V / Zemax

Stray light analysis

MATLAB

Formation

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Outils

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Description du poste

RTX Corporation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced infrared imaging seekers from concept through production. The role focuses on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration in rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and 8+ years (or 5+ with advanced degree) of experience in infrared imaging, optical design tools (CODE V / Zemax), and stray light analysis, with MATLAB proficiency.