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General Atomics · 5 hours ago

Electro-Optical Scientist

Longmont, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking an Electro-Optical Scientist to join their Optical Technologies Group. The role involves leading the design and testing of advanced electro-optical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for national security applications.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead design, modeling, integration, and testing of advanced electro-optical systems

Apply expertise in EO system simulation, adaptive optics, free-space optical communications, wavefront sensing, laser systems, radiometry, interferometry, and polarization

Perform parametric studies, design trade analyses, and performance verification of EO sensor concepts

Architect and execute laboratory demonstrations, including hands-on optical alignment, assembly, and precision testing

Develop and implement algorithms for EO data processing (MATLAB, Python)

Utilize optical design software (Zemax, FRED, or equivalent) for conceptual and detailed optical system design

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, opto-mechanics, mechanisms, algorithms, GNC) to mature EO subsystems and payload concepts

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and subject-matter expertise in advanced optical physics and photonics

Serve as a focal point for technical communication with company leadership, customers, and government stakeholders

Contribute to technical reviews, program reports, and customer briefings

Anticipate emerging EO technology needs and develop innovative solutions to address them

Ensure compliance with company standards, program security requirements, and safe laboratory practices

Qualification

EO/IR system designOptical integrationMATLABPythonOptical design toolsApplied physicsTechnical leadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; six or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, four or more years experience with a Masters degree, and two or more with a PhD. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education

Demonstrated expertise in EO/IR system design, analysis, and test

Hands-on experience with laboratory optical integration and alignment

Proficiency in MATLAB/Python for modeling and data analysis

Familiarity with optical design tools (Zemax, FRED, Code V, or equivalent)

Strong background in applied physics, mathematics, and computational methods

Proven ability to lead technical teams and communicate across disciplines

U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance