Optical Systems Engineer

9 hours ago

Freeport, Maine, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time
Optical Engineer Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Optical Engineer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. This position will be part of our Opto-Mechanical Systems team, supporting High Energy Laser (HEL) systems and other electro-optical (EO) development programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with other engineers and scientists to design, develop, integrate, and test optical systems. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and optimizing components for HEL, imaging, and other EO systems
  • Integrating and testing components/systems
  • Analyzing and troubleshooting optical designs (image quality, stray light, radiometry, etc.)
  • Modeling sensor performance in real-world optical conditions (atmospheric transmissivity, turbulence, etc.)

This position will be filled at multiple levels depending on the successful candidate's education and experience. A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline is required, with a preference for Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Imaging Science.

Required skills and knowledge include:

  • Hands-on laboratory experience with optical components, including lasers, lenses, mirrors, coatings, optical detectors, cameras, and opto-mechanical accessories
  • Experience with image analysis
  • Understanding of opto-mechanics and current optics fabrication techniques and limitations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred skills and knowledge include:

  • Optical design software packages
  • Data acquisition hardware and software, including Labview and Matlab
  • Components specification and subsystem level requirements for vendors
  • Laser diagnostic equipment, to include power meters, beam profiling, thermal imaging, wavefront sensors, etc.
  • Optical metrology equipment, to include interferometers, wavefront sensors, etc.

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,129,500.00. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

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