Optical Design Engineer

The Photonics Group
Respond with resume to dab@mri-rtp.com

Description:  A lead team member in the development of advanced airborne reconnaissance systems.

Skills and experience:

*  Experienced in complex optical designs both visible and IR.
*  Refractive and reflective imaging systems from initial concept development through manufacture and test
*  Familiar working with outside optical manufacturers
*  Able to perform detailed tolerance analysis
*  Experience  using CodeV, Zemax,
*  Familiar with optical manufacturing sensitivities ‘Hands on experience in precision alignment of optical assemblies
*  Familiar with well structured systems design/development process
*  Strong presentation skills
*  Strong personal discipline, verbal & written communication, documentation skills.
*  Willing to travel in the U.S. 10% to 15% of the time.

Qualifications:

*  Optical Engineering degree is required (MSc or PhD preferred)
*  Experience in relevant industries
  > 10 years,with MSc, 5 years with PhD
*  US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required