Senior Optics Engineer - Fiber & Laser Systems

Moog Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Staff Optics Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in physics, materials science, optical engineering, or related field, 7+ years in optical design, Zemax proficiency, fiber optics experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in optical system design, development, and testing.
• Significant experience using Zemax for optical design, simulation, and optimization.
• Experience developing and integrating fiber-optic technologies and devices.
• Strong understanding of laser systems, optical alignment techniques, and imaging-based systems.
• Experience creating technical documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of applicable standards related to lasers, fiber-optics, and optical manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex optical and electro-optical systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced fiber-optic technologies, including fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, high-power optical devices, and multi-fiber harnesses.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for optical systems, techniques, and devices supporting the Power and Data Division.
• Design, build, test, and troubleshoot optical, laser, and imaging-based systems.
• Develop innovative methods and techniques for precision optical alignment and integration.
• Use Zemax software to design, simulate, analyze, and optimize optical systems.
• Create and maintain processes, test protocols, work instructions, and documentation for fiber-optic connector terminations and harness assemblies.
• Establish and formalize work processes that comply with applicable standards and best practices related to lasers, fiber optics, and silicon processing.
• Determine laser safety classifications for laser devices and support the site Laser Safety Officer as the on-site Laser Safety Specialist.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure equipment required for fiber-optic device fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Support production, qualification, and fielded electro-optic and fiber-optic products by investigating and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams throughout product development and production.
• Contribute to the development and transition of new optical technologies into manufacturing.

Skills

Optical design

Zemax

Fiber optics

Laser systems

Documentation

System integration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/optical engineering

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Moog Inc. in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Staff Optics Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in physics, materials science, optical engineering, or related field, 7+ years in optical design, Zemax proficiency, fiber optics experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance.