The Senior Electro-Optical Engineer will lead development and testing of optical systems for space applications, manage a small engineering team, and ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
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.
Applied Physics New York, New York, USA Office
477 Madison Ave, New York, New York, United States, 10022
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