Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering - EO/IR - Rochester NY (relo avail) to $155000 + sign on bonus

Intermedia Group•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking optical engineers in Rochester, New York, to join a team developing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) solutions. The role supports the synthesis, definition, analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance systems. The engineer works closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to design, develop, and build high-performance systems. Responsibilities include optical sensor system analysis and design, including development of optical sensor payloads for customer contracts and internal IR&D programs. The engineer uses tools and procedures for optical design, analysis, integration, and testing; provides optical engineering support to manufacturing; and documents and controls optical tools and procedures. The role also involves maintaining technical connections with optical systems groups and relevant industry and academic organizations, preparing specifications and analyses for formal reviews, and recommending design approaches that meet production requirements. The engineer interfaces with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers from product inception through released fabrication drawings; supports product development and proposals through conceptual layouts and cost estimates; prepares documentation and bills of materials for the life cycle of new or improved designs; and supports existing products through production by incorporating engineering change orders. The position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Relocation packages are offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mathematical analysis codes such as MATLAB, Mathematica, or Mathcad.
Understanding of infrared detectors, including well fill, NUC, and SNR.
Understanding of radiometry, including radiant intensity and NEI.
Ability to use MODTRAN to model relevant environments.
Experience with systems testing of EO/IR products.
Ability to work with algorithm developers and understand how optical hardware and algorithms work together.
Knowledge of optical part fabrication processes.
Knowledge of stabilization, guidance, and control.
Experience engineering aerospace products.
Strong mechanical and geospatial comprehension skills.
Experience with system modeling using MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

Perform optical sensor system analysis and design, including developing optical sensor payloads for customer contracts and internal IR&D programs.
Use tools and procedures for optical design, analysis, integration, and testing.
Provide optical engineering expertise to support manufacturing tasks and resolve issues.
Document and control optical tools and procedures.
Develop and maintain technical connections with optical systems groups and relevant industry and academic groups.
Prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval through formal reviews.
Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches that meet production requirements for new or improved products and processes.
Interface with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, providing engineering analysis and design from product inception through released fabrication drawings.
Support product development and proposals with conceptual layouts and cost estimation.
Complete documentation and bills of materials to support the life cycle of new or improved designs.
Support existing product designs through production by incorporating engineering change orders.