Senior Optical Engineer, Imaging & Sensing Systems

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Principal Optical Engineer to support the Electro‑Optics Group within Launch Vehicles. You will design, analyze, and test optical systems for imaging and sensing across visible to LWIR bands, ensuring performance through mission profiles.

Collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams is essential. Applicants should have a related degree with 5+ years of experience, or MS/PhD with requisite background, and hold an active Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience; or advanced degrees with less experience.
• Active U.S. Government - Secret clearance at time of application.
• Experience with optical performance analysis and environmental effects on imaging quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze optical systems for imaging and sensing applications.
• Develop and maintain optical error budgets including alignment and environmental effects.
• Lead lab and environmental tests including optical alignment and verification.

Skills

Optical engineering experience

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

ZEMAX

Code V

FRED

CREO

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Principal Optical Engineer to support the Electro‑Optics Group within Launch Vehicles. You will design, analyze, and test optical systems for imaging and sensing across visible to LWIR bands, ensuring performance through mission profiles.

Collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams is essential. Applicants should have a related degree with 5+ years of experience, or MS/PhD with requisite background, and hold an active Secret