Optical Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. The Optical Engineer 1 designs, develops, and tests optical technologies and systems. Develops and implements test procedures while selecting appropriate test instrumentation. Interacts with hardware and software design teams to determine the qualification and manufacturability of new technologies.

Requirements

Proficiency in digital and analog electronics circuit design, high-performance, real-time embedded firmware development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Excellent mechanical skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
0-3 years experience Optical Engineering experience or related field required.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Designing, analyzing, integrating components with optical devices, and demonstrating device prototypes.
Develops, builds and tests systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies.
Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to develop optical systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models.
Develop and implement test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.
Provides multi-discipline support to instrumentation production by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, products or systems.
Testing of new and existing designs and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
Provide recommendations for cost reduction efforts.
Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action.
Develops and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Executes analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
Performs other related duties as assigned.