Senior Infrared Optics Design Engineer

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

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Relocation assistance available

On-site role in Tucson

Descripción de la vacante

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

You will collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers to ensure performance, manufacturability, and timely delivery across development phases.

Formación

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of 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 system design.
• Experience with stray light tools such as FRED and/or ASAP.
• Experience using MATLAB (or similar) for analysis and modeling.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Infrared imaging

Optical design

System integration

Educación

STEM degree (Bachelor’s)

Advanced degree in Optics (preferred)

Herramientas

CODE V

Zemax

FRED

ASAP

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

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

You will collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers to ensure performance, manufacturability, and timely delivery across development phases.