Senior Optical Design Engineer - Lenses & Straylight

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks talented optical design engineers to generate new concepts and designs for UV through infrared systems, including stray-light analysis and trade studies. Applicants should have PhD or MS with extensive experience and a proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves collaboration with engineers across disciplines, opportunities for learning, and potential travel to field sites. Strong communication and leadership experience are valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters plus 5+ years in optics/optical engineering.
• Lens design proficiency in Zemax and/or Code V; stray light analysis desirable.
• Track record with complex optical systems in industry/Labs/UARCs.
• Strong ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and designs for UV to IR optical systems, including lens design and stray-light analysis.
• Perform ray tracing, optimization, tolerancing, alignment, and performance testing of optical assemblies.
• Lead projects and collaborate with mechanical, optical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers.

Skills

Lens design

Stray light analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

PhD or Masters

Tools

Zemax

Code V

FRED

LightTools

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks talented optical design engineers to generate new concepts and designs for UV through infrared systems, including stray-light analysis and trade studies. Applicants should have PhD or MS with extensive experience and a proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves collaboration with engineers across disciplines, opportunities for learning, and potential travel to field sites. Strong communication and leadership experience are valued.