Overview
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of optical systems for space-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 5 or more years of professional experience, a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience, or a related PhD. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience fabricating, designing, or fielding tactical or space-based optical systems and relevant performance parameters Experience with integration, test, characterization, and/or verification of optical systems Active Top Secret security clearance or equivalent Requirements Lead a small optical e
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Description
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Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of optical systems for space-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 5 or more years of professional experience, a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience, or a related PhD.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience fabricating, designing, or fielding tactical or space-based optical systems and relevant performance parameters
- Experience with integration, test, characterization, and/or verification of optical systems
- Active Top Secret security clearance or equivalent
Requirements
- Lead a small optical engineering team as the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the build and test of prototype or high TRL optical sensor hardware
- Perform optical analysis to determine ability of designed optical systems to meet specifications
- Work with Systems Engineering to perform system level design and decomposition into optical system requirements
- Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
- Lead development of materials for program technical reviews and present data throughout the product development and maturation processes
- Procure optical components to specification to meet performance goals
- Lead development of build documents, hardware assembly, integration, test planning, and test execution of optical systems
- Report progress periodically to program leadership and external customers and clients
- Support spacecraft integration within a program coordinating across multiple disciplines to ensure requirements verification
- Participate in failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards
- Work with Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs), Responsible System Engineers (RSEs), designers, and test engineers to ensure smooth integration at the system level
- Demonstrate effective verbal communication, develop concise and professional technical presentations, and deliver briefings to peers, leadership, and customers
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible work hours, and opportunities for growth and career development. Join our dynamic and passionate team and help us make a positive impact on the world.
If you are a talented, motivated, and empathetic individual who shares our passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with our team at Applied Physics. Applied Physics is an equal opportunity employer.
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