Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist (Job ID:4338)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Huntsville, AL

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist to support weapon system sensor/seeker simulation, testing, and evaluation, development, planning and analysis. This role may involve optical system requirements, design, development and analysis, scene projector optics and integration with seeker/sensor, and laser and infrared radiometry and testing of cameras and sources. The ideal candidate will have experience in optical systems, optical engineering, sensors/seeker testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation. The successful candidate will play a role in expanding our technology solutions to customers and stakeholder satisfaction. Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems. Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors.

Requirements

BA/BS in optical engineering, physics or related area and at least 0-10 years of related experience.
Ability to conduct research and perform analysis on optical requirements and designs.
Optical design software experience for optical system design and ray tracing.
Higher level language programming (Matlab, Python, or equivalent) for data analysis and visualization.
Passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize optical/laser systems.
All-round communication skills and ability to work individually and collaboratively.
Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Customer service orientation.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree or PhD in Optic Engineering, Physics and/or related degree, preferred.
Experience with optical design, assembly, ray tracing and/or HWIL testing, preferred.
Experience with HWIL equipment, such as Laser and/or Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) Scene Projectors, sources, sensors and/or optics, preferred.
Experience in ZEMAX, Code V, OSLO, or equivalent software languages, preferred.
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs, preferred.
Active Secret clearance, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide optical engineering design, development, integration, test, verification and analysis expertise to activities for scene projection and weapon system integration and test.
Serve as an optical engineering team member and coordinate with other optics subject matter experts (SMEs).
Design and develop laser and optical solutions for testing with seekers/sensors.
Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems.
Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors.
Position requires comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide solutions.
Collaborate continuously and mentor team members and others.
Support the preparation of regular program status reports for senior leadership and government customers.
Identify and mitigate program risks while developing contingency plans.