Advanced Optics Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•McLeansville, NC

6d•$122,785 - $136,215

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, the Advanced Optics Engineer designs, develops, builds, and tests systems and products based on optical, photonic, and laser technologies. The role works with device, hardware, and software design teams to support the development of optical systems by specifying, selecting, and qualifying active and passive optical components; developing and benchmarking system performance models; creating and implementing test procedures; and evaluating and selecting test instrumentation. The engineer contributes to electrical and optical requirements analysis, definition, and management; functional and performance analysis, including optical loss, timing, and power; and the design, integration, and verification of electrical components, equipment, and systems. The role applies organizationally defined optical processes throughout a program or project lifecycle. International travel may be needed for equipment setup and repair. The position requires a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire. Applicants are subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified access. U.S. citizenship is required because of the work performed at the facilities. The stated annual salary range is USD $122,785–$136,215; actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors, including geographic location. The posting remains open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role description also accepts a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related specialized area, or equivalent experience, with the same experience alternatives.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
Must meet U.S. Government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship required.
Solid use and understanding of electro-optical engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Proficiency in optical engineering principles and techniques, including optical telecommunications.
Skill in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical modeling software such as VPI Photonics and Synopsys OptSim.
Ability to travel internationally for equipment setup and repair.
Experience characterizing optical components, including amplifiers, transmitters, and receivers.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to advise design teams on manufacturing best practices for CCAs and optical fiber management.
Experience designing, building, and characterizing optical test platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, build, and test systems and products based on optical, photonic, and laser technologies.
Work with device, hardware, and software design teams to assist in optical system development.
Specify, select, and qualify active and passive optical components.
Develop and benchmark system performance models.
Develop and implement test procedures, and evaluate and select appropriate test instrumentation.
Contribute to electrical and optical requirements analysis, definition, and management.
Perform functional and performance analysis, including analysis of optical loss, timing, and power.
Design, integrate, and verify electrical components, equipment, and systems.
Apply organizationally defined optical processes throughout the program or project lifecycle.
Advise design teams on manufacturing best practices for CCAs and optical fiber management.
Travel internationally for equipment setup and repair, as needed.