Senior Optical Engineer

SES-Government Solutions
tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Nov 05, 2024
DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR. At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family! Job Summary The Senior Optical Engineer at Daylight will be part of an engineering team developing novel laser components and systems and transitioning them into products. This person may act as a technical lead, while at the same time contributing to the analysis, modeling, design, prototyping, and testing of laser components and systems. As individual contributor, this person will be responsible for requirements development, interfacing with critical component suppliers, and planning and executing integration and test. Additionally, this person will solve complex problems requiring deep understanding of laser technology and excellent problem-solving skills as well as contribute to IP, publications, and business development. Job Responsibilities Design, build, and test laser modules and sub-systems from UV to LWIR Contribute to requirements development and perform laser architecture trade studies Perform optical design and tolerance analysis using sequential and non-sequential Zemax Perform supplementary analysis using Python, MATLAB, or Excel Develop laser and build station alignment procedures Identify and propose mitigation of technical risks Design, build, and validate optical alignment and laser test stations Perform initial laser builds and write characterization reports Perform Design Verification Testing (DVT) of engineering units Write internal reports and contribute to external publications and invention disclosures Evaluate failure modes, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for products with emphasis on optics and opto-mechanics Interact effectively and efficiently on small integrated product teams Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, project management, and customers The ideal candidate will have: Expert-level knowledge of Zemax OpticStudio and laser optical system design experience Understanding of image processing and laser beam metrology Experience with electro-optic and opto-electronic components and modules Experience with electronic test equipment for time-domain and frequency-domain measurements Experience with control theory, signal processing, and RF electronics Understanding of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical designs and components, and their interactions in a system to meet performance requirements Experience with transfer to production of complex optical or laser systems Appreciation and practice for engineering process rigor appropriately applied based on product & process maturity Knowledge of semiconductor laser technology, laser and optical design and modeling, optical components and materials from UV to LWIR, optical metrology and measurement equipment Experience with multimode, single mode, and polarization maintaining fiber Laser packaging experience Experience using SolidWorks Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (MA or PhD preferred), preferablyin Optics Fluency in technologies and application domain Ability to lead a technical group independently The pay scale for this position is $113,385/year - $176,030/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-SF1 #INDDAY