Optical Engineer

2 months ago

Lexington, United States MIT Lincoln Laboratory Full time

The Advanced Lasercom Systems and Operations Group develops, builds, tests, and operates prototype laser communications systems for a variety of applications and environments. Lasercom offers dramatically increased data rates and enhanced physical security relative to microwave-based communications systems. The Group has expertise in communications; optics; electro-optics; optomechanics; optical turbulence mitigation; precise pointing control systems; embedded systems; digital and analog design; command, control, and telemetry; test set design and fabrication; data analysis; modeling; and simulation. The Group also runs and maintains the nation’s leading independent lasercom interoperability testing facility.

Job Description:

The Advanced Lasercom Systems and Operations Group seeks a highly motivated, full time staff member with optics and optomechanics, and photonics experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a part of one of the world’s leading laser communications groups, playing key roles in developing unique prototypes and test assets. You will design, assemble, align, and test a broad range of complex prototype optical systems requiring precision tolerances and robustness to vibrations. You will work with other optics personnel as needed, but will have the ability to work independently, coordinating with team members with complementary skills. Because of the hands-on nature of the work, this job will be primarily on-site, although exceptions may be authorized when performing tasks that can be effectively performed remotely, such as design, documentation, component research/specification/ordering, modeling and analysis.

We are seeking candidates who have experience working with optical hardware and/or test equipment, or have exposure to optical design/modeling tools. The candidate should enjoy working in collaborative teams, and be eager to learn and contribute.

Working as part of a lasercom team offers growth opportunities, as you will be interacting regularly with subject matter experts on communications and pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) of laser beams. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to look for ways to improve the efficiency of our processes and testing, and to help other members of the team with miscellaneous tasks such as hardware reconfiguration and troubleshooting.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in optical engineering or a related field with significant coursework or experience in optics, PhD preferred with a minimum GPA: 3.5 Preferably, the candidate has experience with optical alignment and characterization instrumentation such as interferometers, autocollimators, alignment telescopes, theodolites, profilometers, wavefront sensors, high-speed infrared cameras / focal plane arrays. Familiarity with fiber optic test equipment and components is not required, but would be beneficial Preferably, the candidate has worked with Zemax or CODE V optical design software Preferably, the candidate is capable of performing incoming inspection on a variety of procured optical components and has some knowledge of optical fabrication specifications and safe optics handling procedures. Experienced engineers at the Laboratory can expand the candidate’s knowledge in this area Experience with MATLAB® is highly desirable

Additional Requirements:

Familiarity with some subset of the following disciplines is advantageous but not required: stray light modeling / FRED software, integration & test, test automation, optical test equipment, communications system fundamentals, optical communications simulation software - numerical simulation and analysis tools, scripting languages, atmospheric science, aero-optic effects, optical scattering (Rayleigh, Mie, geometric), multi-disciplinary physics/engineering – thermal, optical, mechanical (e.g. COMSOL experience) Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work well in a team.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options ... and much more

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