Optical Design Engineer II

RTX • Tucson, AZ

1d • $68,900 - $131,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Effector Optics Department designs and delivers advanced optical seeker systems for defense applications, integrating optical, opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineering disciplines to produce infrared imaging solutions for demanding environments. The Optical Design Engineer II supports advanced infrared imaging seeker development from concept through production, focusing on broadband imaging system design, tolerancing, and integration in ruggedized, thermally dynamic environments. This is an onsite position in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience designing and analyzing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with optical tolerancing and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Experience using CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging system design.
• Experience with stray light tools such as FRED and/or ASAP.
• Experience using MATLAB or similar tools for analysis and modeling.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date; ability to obtain an interim clearance is also required prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Optics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing optical systems for thermally dynamic or high-vibration environments.
• Experience supporting optical fabrication, alignment, and integration of complex assemblies.
• Familiarity with detector-based imaging systems and cryogenic optical assemblies.
• Experience supporting hardware transition from prototype through production.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses to support producibility and performance margins.
• Conduct stray light analysis and ghost assessments to support high signal-to-noise imaging performance.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype build activities.
• Collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.
• Support system integration, alignment planning, and optical performance validation.
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met across development phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout development and transition to production.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level