Areté · 9 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Optical Systems
Greater Tucson Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expAreté is a company dedicated to solving complex security challenges through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Engineer, Optical Systems to develop and execute research projects related to optical phenomena, sensor systems, and optical hardware design. The role involves collaboration with engineers from various disciplines and includes responsibilities such as designing and testing optical sensor systems, developing test software, and mentoring junior employees.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, models, integrates, and tests airborne optical sensor systems including visible/EO and IR cameras, LIDAR systems, and optical test equipment
Develop test software for control of prototype EO systems, test automation, and flight testing. Works in conjunction with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers, to provide integrated design solutions for Areté’s customers
Business development, requirements development, concept and detailed design, presentation to customer at SRR, PDR, CDR, assembly, integration, and field testing
Mentorship and direction of work for more junior employees is also expected
Develop and apply imaging sensor performance models
Analyze data, algorithms, and their interaction to improve algorithm performance
Sub-system and system level testing, including test design, automation and reporting:
Visible CMOS sensor testing
Mid-wave IDECA testing
Lens MTF testing
Vibe and thermal testing
Interact with system and sensor designers to improve hardware
Present major sections of materials to customers at design reviews and other Technical Interchange Meetings
May support outdoor field tests with occasional travel
Leadership is expected at this seniority including mentoring, directing junior employee’s work and taking responsibility for the work of others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in optical engineering strongly preferred; physics or other fields will be considered if there is relevant experience – applicant must have strong optics background
Understanding of optical imaging systems, light propagation, radiometry, MTF testing
Experience with scientific programming in LabVIEW, Matlab, Python, or similar languages to support test and automation of test
Data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW
Strong analytical skills demonstrated through in-depth physics-based modeling and data analysis
Strong education in fundamental optics is required
Demonstrated experience with optical test is required
Proclivity towards systems engineering techniques and process
Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
US citizenship, ability to qualify for a top-secret security clearance
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 Scan Mirrors
Zemax or similar optical design software
Active top-secret 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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Kier
CEO
David Campion
Chief Executive Officer
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