Senior Infrared Imaging Optics Engineer

RTX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available!

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to drive the design of broadband infrared imaging seekers for defense applications. This on-site Tucson role emphasizes tolerancing, validation, and cross-functional collaboration with opto-mechanical and detector teams.

The candidate will lead system-level design, perform stray light and sensitivity analyses, and support fabrication and production transitions in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience designing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Proficiency in optical tolerancing and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses for producibility and performance margins.
• Conduct stray light analyses and ghost assessments for high SNR imaging.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype builds.

Skills

Infrared imaging design

Optical tolerancing

MATLAB

FRED/ASAP

CODE V / Zemax

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in optics

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to drive the design of broadband infrared imaging seekers for defense applications. This on-site Tucson role emphasizes tolerancing, validation, and cross-functional collaboration with opto-mechanical and detector teams.

The candidate will lead system-level design, perform stray light and sensitivity analyses, and support fabrication and production transitions in a secure environment.