Optical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Keene, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of complex precision optical systems and components to meet both customer requirements and application needs. He/she must be experienced in evaluating optical design solutions via sophisticated analytical techniques and tools to predict performance and manufacturability. This includes lens design, tolerance analysis, and system performance modeling in support of a variety of program deliverables ranging from prototype hardware to first article production units. The candidate will also be responsible to help develop test methods and procedures to characterize optical system performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • Serve as Optical Design Engineer for product development of governmental and commercial products.
  • Produce optical lens designs with supporting analysis to include Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity, and tolerance analysis.
  • Design optical systems using aspheres, reflective, and diffractive elements.
  • Utilize Zemax optical design program utilizing various materials.
  • Produce PowerPoint presentations documenting the optical designs in support of Design Review Activities for both internal and external customers.
  • Prior experience with translating vague needs into firm optical specifications.
  • Work closely with manufacturing on design and process issues for optical elements.
  • Work closely with Opto-Mechanical engineers to ensure that optical tolerances are translated correctly into engineering drawings and opto-mechanical mounting schemes.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by consistently educating oneself in areas of science necessary for completing the projects and tasks at hand.
  • Work both independently and as a team to complete projects.
  • Educate other team members and engineers in optical science and other fundamental physics principles to build the technical capability of the company as a whole.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, or equivalent.
  • Experience in optical cad software (e.g. Zemax)
  • Knowledge of optical principles
  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills, including problem identification, analysis, action planning, and execution
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
  • Solid analytical/problem-solving skills, including problem identification, analysis, action planning, and execution
  • Demonstrated ability to handle and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment where projects change on a weekly basis.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively through listening, understanding and supplying timely feedback as well as continuously demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Self-starter with willingness and discipline to continually learn.

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, , or belief, , , , gender , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws under which the Company operates.

In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.

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