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Optical Engineer
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What they do
An Optical or Laser Engineer researches and develops technology that uses the science of light (optics). Optical technology includes fiber optic cables, which enable high-speed internet connections across long distances, and lasers, which can be used to make very small incisions and measurements. Works closely with scientists and engineers from other fields on advances in technology.
$94,718 / year median in Connecticut
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
Optical Engineer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required toStart:
None Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of Travel Required:
Up to 10%Type of Travel:
LocalThe Opportunity:
- Work in a group of optical engineers solving challenging technical problems
- Work in inter-disciplinary groups on complex optical system design, manufacture, test, and alignment
- Gain hands-on and analytical experience with optics and optical systems
- Potential to see complex opto-electronic systems from beginning to end of cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Perform optical analyses of individual optics or optical systems using commercial and in-house software
- Work with individuals from other disciplines (systems, mechanical, thermal, e.g.)
- Present analyses to small groups of internal and external customers
- Document and review procedures used to manufacture and test optics and optical systems
- Use optical modeling software (Zemax, Code V, FRED, other…) to model optical system performance
- Work directly with other organizations to oversee testing of optics or optical systems
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally Optical Engineering or Optical Science, although will consider Physics or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of demonstrate detailed knowledge of basic optical concepts (imaging, WFE, first order optics)
- Basic skill in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Ability to work primarily onsite in Danbury as part of a team
- History of working as a leader in a small technical team to solve problems
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
- At least one of the desired items below must be demonstrated (but not all)
Desired:
- Direct experience with designing optical systems using Code V, Zemax, or other software
- Direct experience testing optical components or systems using standard methods
- Detailed knowledge of physical optics, Fourier Transforms, pupil functions, point-spread functions -