Optical System Engineer

6 days ago


Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Overview
Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Opto-Mechanical System Department team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will design and analyze components for HEL, imaging, and other electro-optical systems. This role involves working with optical engineers to iterate designs based on analysis results and impact to image quality, pointing stability, thermal creep, etc.

About the Role
This position will be located in Freeport, PA. The successful candidate will have a BS degree in an Engineering or Science discipline and 5 years' related experience. A degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred. The salary range for this position is estimated at $109,300.00 - $191,000.00.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyze components utilizing design tools such as Solidworks, ANSYS, Sigfit, MATLAB, and others for size, weight, stiffness, and performance over temperature, vibration, and inertial loads.
- Work with optical engineers to iterate designs based on analysis results and impact to image quality, pointing stability, thermal creep, etc.
- Develop drawings with specification for fabrication including tolerances, finish, etc. Work with vendors on requirements and manufacture-ability.
- Integrate and test at the component and system level. Conduct field testing of optical systems at sponsor facilities and outdoor test ranges.

Benefits
- Eligibility for Secret Clearance
- Travel, at times up to 25%, will be required/expected to support programs.

About Us
ARL 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. We are 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).

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