Senior Optical Design Lead – Space/Airborne, Flexible Hours

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 145,600 - 276,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an Optical Designer to lead innovative optical design for space and airborne systems in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will have a degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in optical design and analysis.

Responsibilities include performing optical analysis, managing optical error trees, and presenting technical results. Benefits include a salary range of $145,600 – $276,800, comprehensive healthcare, flexible work schedules, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with optical design/analysis and CAD software.
• Experience performing optical design and analysis using Zemax or Code V.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative optical design for space and airborne systems.
• Perform optical analysis to validate system performance.
• Develop and manage optical error trees throughout program lifecycle.

Skills

Optical design/analysis

Zemax

Code V

Optical alignment

CAD software

Education

Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Tools

MATLAB

FRED

Job description

Prattwhitney is seeking an Optical Designer to lead innovative optical design for space and airborne systems in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will have a degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in optical design and analysis.

Responsibilities include performing optical analysis, managing optical error trees, and presenting technical results. Benefits include a salary range of $145,600 – $276,800, comprehensive healthcare, flexible work schedules, and relocation assistance.