Staff Optics Engineer

FutureJobHub LLC; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

FutureJobHub LLC in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Staff Optics Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber‑optic, laser, and electro‑optic technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

You will design, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical, laser, fiber‑optic, and imaging systems, develop advanced fiber‑optic technologies, and use Zemax for design and analysis, while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of optical system design, development, and testing experience.
• Fiber-optic technology/device development and integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of laser systems, optical alignment, and imaging systems.
• Experience with technical documentation, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex optical/electro-optical systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical, laser, fiber‑optic, and imaging systems.
• Develop advanced fiber‑optic technologies, including rotary joints, optical switches, high‑power devices, and multi‑fiber harnesses.
• Use Zemax for optical design, simulation, analysis, and optimization.
• Develop precision optical alignment and integration techniques.
• Create test procedures, manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Support production, qualification, and fielded products by resolving complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams.

Skills

Optical system design

Laser systems knowledge

Optical alignment

Imaging systems

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Materials Science/Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Optics Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber‑optic, laser, and electro‑optic technologies for aerospace and defense applications.

Location: Blacksburg, VA 24060

Relocation Assistance: Available

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical, laser, fiber‑optic, and imaging systems.
• Develop advanced fiber‑optic technologies, including rotary joints, optical switches, high‑power devices, and multi‑fiber harnesses.
• Use Zemax for optical design, simulation, analysis, and optimization.
• Develop precision optical alignment and integration techniques.
• Create test procedures, manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Support production, qualification, and fielded products by resolving complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of optical system design, development, and testing experience.
• Fiber‑optic technology/device development and integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of laser systems, optical alignment, and imaging systems.
• Experience with technical documentation, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex optical/electro‑optical systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access export‑controlled information.

Preferred:

• PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with fiber‑optic rotary joints, optical switches, multi‑fiber harnesses, high‑power optical devices, MEMS/silicon micromachined technologies, and manufacturing.
• Laser Safety Officer experience/certification.

Benefits: Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, comprehensive health benefits, PTO, parental leave, tuition assistance, professional development, and relocation assistance.