Senior Infrared Optical Design Engineer

RTX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available!

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers. You will perform tolerancing, sensitivity analyses, and support fabrication and prototype builds while collaborating with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.

A STEM degree with 5+ years in infrared optics is required, plus experience with CODE V or Zemax, stray light tools, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• 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.
• Advanced degree in Optics, Physics, or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience in thermally dynamic or high-vibration environments (preferred).
• Active DoD security clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infrared optics experience

Optics design

Tolerancing

MATLAB

Programming basics

Education

STEM degree or higher

Advanced degree in Optics/Physics

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers. You will perform tolerancing, sensitivity analyses, and support fabrication and prototype builds while collaborating with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.

A STEM degree with 5+ years in infrared optics is required, plus experience with CODE V or Zemax, stray light tools, and MATLAB.