Senior Infrared Optical Design Engineer (Onsite – Tucson)

RTX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer to advance infrared image seekers from concept to production. The role emphasizes broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

On-site in Tucson, AZ, you will lead design activities, perform analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience designing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with optical tolerancing and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Experience with CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging design.
• Experience with stray light tools such as FRED or ASAP.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent for analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct stray light and ghost analysis to support SNR performance.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototypes.
• Collaborate across opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.
• Support system integration, alignment planning, and validation.
• Ensure performance, cost, and schedule alignment across phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and production transition documentation.

Skills

Infrared imaging

Broadband imaging

Tolerancing

Sensitivity analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Optical Design Engineer to advance infrared image seekers from concept to production. The role emphasizes broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration within rugged, thermally dynamic environments.

On-site in Tucson, AZ, you will lead design activities, perform analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and schedule goals.