Subject Matter Expert Optical Engineer or Physicist (Job ID:4277)

Valkyrie•Huntsville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Optical Engineer or Physicist for weapon system sensor/seeker simulation, testing, and evaluation, development, planning and analysis. This role may involve optical system requirements, design, development and analysis, scene projector optics and integration with seeker/sensor, and laser and infrared radiometry and testing of cameras and sources. The ideal candidate will have experience in optical systems, optical engineering, sensors/seeker testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation. The successful candidate will play a role in expanding our technology solutions to customers and stakeholder satisfaction. Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems. Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors.

Requirements

Must have a PHD in optical engineering, physics or related area and at least 25+ years of related experience.
Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on optical requirements and designs.
Must have optical design software experience for optical system design and ray tracing.
Must have higher level language programming (Matlab, Python, or equivalent) for data analysis and visualization.
Must have passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize optical/laser systems.
Must have all-round communication skills and ability to work individually and collaboratively.
Must be self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
Must have analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Must have customer service orientation.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical design, assembly, ray tracing and/or HWIL testing, preferred.
Experience with HWIL equipment, such as Laser and/or Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) Scene Projectors, sources, sensors and/or optics, preferred.
Experience in ZEMAX, Code V, OSLO, or equivalent software languages, preferred.
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs, preferred.
Prefer an Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide optical engineering design, development, integration, test, verification and analysis expertise to activities for scene projection and weapon system integration and test.
Serve as an optical engineering team member and coordinate with other optics subject matter experts (SMEs).
Design and develop laser and optical solutions for testing with seekers/sensors.
Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems.
Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors.
Position requires comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide solutions.
Collaborate continuously and mentor team members and others.
Support the preparation of regular program status reports for senior leadership and government customers.
Identify and mitigate program risks while developing contingency plans.