Senior Infrared Imaging Optics Engineer

RTX; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 87 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

RTX Corporation is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer for on-site work in Tucson, AZ, to advance infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. The role focuses on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in infrared imaging optics, proficiency with CODE V/Zemax, and MATLAB for modeling. Active DoD security clearance is preferred. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Typically requires degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and experience (5+ years) or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience designing and analyzing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging system design; stray light tools such as FRED or ASAP; MATLAB for analysis.

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

Optical design

Tolerancing

IR imaging systems

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Outils

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Description du poste

RTX Corporation is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer for on-site work in Tucson, AZ, to advance infrared imaging seekers from concept to production. The role focuses on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in infrared imaging optics, proficiency with CODE V/Zemax, and MATLAB for modeling. Active DoD security clearance is preferred. Relocation assistance is available.