Optical Design Engineer

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

430d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

The Optical Design Engineer will be part of the Electro-Optics Research Team at the Leidos Innovation Center, focusing on designing, testing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing advanced optical systems for space-based applications. This role requires a strong engineering or physics background and involves addressing complex optical design challenges through innovative solutions. The engineer will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, contributing significantly to the design and manufacturing processes of optical lens systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (optical, engineering physics, or similar) or physics with 12+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• 12+ years of experience designing lens systems.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with optical design, broadband light sources, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
• MATLAB and/or Python programming experience.
• Experience with optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code-V, etc.).
• Ability to communicate results to executive leadership, internal teams, or customers.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in optical engineering or physics.
• Strong statistics education or experience.
• Experience testing lens systems experimentally to ensure they meet specifications as designed.
• Stray light analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and improve optical system designs using Zemax OpticStudio, Code-V, or equivalent software.
• Design and execute optical system and component testing.
• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts related to optical design.
• Perform analysis of data sets and develop tools for visualization and manipulation of the data.
• Lead the work of other technical staff, significantly impacting project results.
• Collaborate effectively in a small team environment.
• Utilize Linux, Windows, MS Office tools like PowerPoint and Excel, and MATLAB for various tasks.
• Present project results to internal teams, customers, and at workshops/conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree