Senior Principal Optical Design Engineer

BAE Systems Plc•Merrimack, NH

34d•$130,355 - $221,603

About The Position

BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented Senior Principal Optical Engineer to join our EO/IR Capability Group. This group comprises a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions that drive the success of our program portfolio. BAE Systems is experiencing continued growth in our Electro-optic/Infrared (EO/IR) markets, and we are seeking experienced, highly motivated Engineers to join our team. The qualified applicants will support assignments in EO/IR systems, precision pointing, Laser product testing or other related areas at our southern New Hampshire locations. At BAE Systems we design, develop and manufacture highly sophisticated EO/IR solutions that service a variety of product areas for government and commercial applications. The Senior Principal Optical Engineer will develop and mature advanced EO system concepts. This will include the design, analysis, and measurement of optical subsystems. Responsibilities include the development of optical subsystem schedule/budgets, design and analysis of optical subsystems, and the testing and validation of prototype assemblies. The work environment is fast-paced and presents many technical challenges as well as significant growth opportunities. Successful technical contributors will be comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams, present current program work to customers as well as contribute to proposals for new projects.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding in one or more of the following: Optics, Laser, Material Science, Precision Pointing, Optical Lens Systems, Imaging Systems
Experience designing optical systems
Experience with sensitivity analysis and other optical system analysis
Experience Integrating and testing hardware and optical components in a laboratory environment
Experience/ability/knowledge working with Focal Plane Arrays (FPA), microbolometers, EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging or sensor technologies
Experience presenting proposals/designs to customers (internal and external)
Ability to collect, analyze, and document EO/IR hardware requirements
Experience allocating system requirements to subsystem requirements & creating supplier specifications for custom optical designs
Willingness to provide manufacturing support for optical imaging test equipment
Effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Design of Optical Systems for EO/IR Technology.
Contribute to program plans and proposals, schedules and design for optical subsystems.
Predict performance of conceptual and existing optical subsystems using common analysis tools such as Code V, Zemax, and Matlab.
Conduct Stray-light and Tolerance Analyses using FRED (preferred).
Devise and execute laboratory demonstrations of prototypes and assist with integration of assemblies into systems.
Customer presentations and informal interactions in support of programs.
Contribute to program progress reports.

Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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