Senior Optical Systems Engineer – Imaging & EO Innovation

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 123,200 - 219,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive retirement plans

Paid time off including a 75% tuition discount

Job summary

A leading research facility is seeking an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to join their team in Freeport, PA. The role involves designing and analyzing novel optical systems while collaborating with scientists and engineers. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, along with extensive experience in optical design and related tools. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $123,200 - $219,600 and a robust benefits package including tuition discounts. Candidates should be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience for Senior Professional role.
• 19+ years of relevant experience for Principal Professional role.

Responsibilities

• Design complex optical systems from concept to deployment.
• Validate performance of optical systems analysis.
• Contribute proposals, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Optical design for imaging applications

Experience with optical design software

Knowledge of optics fabrication techniques

Optical assembly methods

Knowledge of imaging sensors

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Zemax

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

A leading research facility is seeking an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to join their team in Freeport, PA. The role involves designing and analyzing novel optical systems while collaborating with scientists and engineers. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, along with extensive experience in optical design and related tools. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $123,200 - $219,600 and a robust benefits package including tuition discounts. Candidates should be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance.