Optical Systems Engineer

6 days ago

Freeport, Maine, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our team at The Pennsylvania State University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in Freeport, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing high-energy laser and electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop opto-mechanical components and sub-systems for state-of-the-art high-energy laser and imaging systems.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot optical designs using tools such as Zemax, TracePro, and MATLAB.
  • Work with mechanical engineering teams to analyze performance over temperature, vibration, and inertial loads.
  • Specify optical parameters and coatings for fabrication and work with vendors on requirements and manufacture-ability.
  • Integrate and test at the component and system level using interferometers, imaging systems, and various data acquisition tools.
  • Conduct field testing of optical systems at sponsor facilities and outdoor test ranges.
  • Contribute to technical efforts in the development of novel electro-optical systems.
  • Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions.
Requirements
  • Five years or more experience developing laser and/or electro-optical systems.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with optical components including lasers, lenses, mirrors, coatings, optical detectors, cameras, and opto-mechanical accessories.
  • Familiarity with optical design software packages such as Zemax, Code V, or Trace Pro.
  • Familiarity with optical materials utilized for high-energy laser and imaging applications over various wavebands.
  • Familiarity with optical instrumentation including interferometers, spectrometers, and detectors.
  • Specification and integration of components for electro-optical system development.
  • Familiarity with laser diagnostic equipment, to include power meters, beam profiling, thermal imaging, wavefront sensors, etc.
  • Ability to clearly communicate, document, and present results.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and adapt to changing requirements.
  • Eligibility for Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field.
  • An exceptional understanding of opto-mechanics, atmospheric propagation models, and compensation concepts/instrumentation related to high-energy laser applications.
  • Significant experience with optical design software packages and with opto-mechanical design techniques leveraging mechanical design tools such as Solidworks.
  • Ability to design and optimize optical systems utilized for high-energy laser and imaging systems.
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot optical designs (image quality, stray light, radiometry, etc.).
  • Familiarity with motion control systems, as well as data acquisition hardware and software, including Labview and Matlab.
  • Ability to model sensor performance in real-world optical conditions (atmospheric transmissivity, turbulence, etc.).
  • Knowledge of current optics fabrication techniques and limitations.
  • Knowledge of optical component specification and subsystem-level requirements for vendors.
  • Experience developing and fielding optical systems for military applications.
  • Experience specifying and integrating components for laser system development for military customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, speaking with ease to very senior and large audiences.
  • An active Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI is highly desirable.

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