Engineer 2, Optical Systems

Arete Associates Inc•Tucson, AZ

29d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. We support the development of new detection capabilities that use a variety of remote sensing methodologies (EO/IR, Radar, Lidar, Chemical/Biological sensors, etc.). We are seeking outstanding applicants for our Engineer 2, Optical Systems position in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will develop and execute engineering development projects which typically involve applying fundamental understanding of optical phenomena related to various sensor systems, developing performance models, designing optical hardware, and using basic mathematical methods to solve scientific and engineering problems. This position is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering, electrical engineering with optics emphasis or other relevant field with strong emphasis on optics
Experience with scientific programming in Labview, Matlab, Python, or similar languages
Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW or Python
Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
US citizenship

Nice To Haves

Infrared imaging experience including system design, modeling and test
Experience with large format (16MP+) cryogenically cooled IR IDECAs
Experience developing custom IR lenses
Experience with Fast Steering Mirrors
Zemax or similar optical design software
Active security clearance

Responsibilities

Design, models, integrates, and tests optical sensor systems including visible and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment.
Develops software for the purpose of testing and automating test procedures.
Works in conjunction with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and software engineers to provide integrated design solutions for Arete's customers.
Responsibilities include assisting with requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing.
Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models including MTF and radiometric models
Optical systems design including visible and IR imaging system
Testing of Fast Steering Mirrors
Development of requirements
Presentation of results to staff and customers
May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel