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Areté · 13 hours ago

Engineer 2, Optical Systems

Greater Tucson Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

Areté is at the forefront of innovative solutions to solve complex security challenges. They are seeking an Engineer 2, Optical Systems to develop and execute engineering projects related to optical phenomena and sensor systems, including design and testing of optical hardware.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, models, integrates, and tests optical sensor systems including visible and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment

Develops software for the purpose of testing and automating test procedures

Works in conjunction with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and software engineers to provide integrated design solutions for Arete’s customers

Responsibilities include assisting with requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing

Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models including MTF and radiometric models

Optical systems design including visible and IR imaging system

Testing of Fast Steering Mirrors

Development of requirements

Presentation of results to staff and customers

May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel

Qualification

Optical engineeringScientific programmingData acquisitionOptical systems designZemaxInfrared imagingLabVIEWPythonFast Steering MirrorsIntellectual curiosityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering, electrical engineering with optics emphasis or other relevant field with strong emphasis on optics

Experience with scientific programming in Labview, Matlab, Python, or similar languages

Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW or Python

Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning

US citizenship

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility

Preferred

Infrared imaging experience including system design, modeling and test

Experience with large format (16MP+) cryogenically cooled IR IDECAs

Experience developing custom IR lenses

Experience with Fast Steering Mirrors

Zemax or similar optical design software

Active security clearance

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Continuing Education Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Company

Areté

Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies.

Founded in 1976