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Raytheon · 14 hours ago

Principal Laser Engineer

McKinney, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

3+ years exp

Raytheon is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Principal Laser Engineer will be responsible for applying their knowledge in optics and lasers to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced imaging systems and high energy laser products.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and experience in optics and lasers to support hardware design and development, analysis, integration and testing of advanced imaging telescopes, spectrometers, high energy lasers, LADARs and special test equipment

Perform critical opto-mechanical alignments, assist with optical design tasks such as modeling, simulation and tolerancing, assemble optical and laser diagnostic test equipment, test and troubleshoot laser and optical assemblies, and support product tests and demonstrations

Qualification

Optics knowledgeLaser technology expertiseOptical alignment techniquesData reductionAnalysisZemax proficiencyLaser characterization testsMechanical design processes3D hardware modelingInterpersonal skillsProject managementWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

A demonstrated knowledge of optics, lasers, electromagnetic propagation, laser and optical materials and effects

Proficiency with optical alignment techniques and alignment tooling

Experience with optical component inspection, cleaning and bonding

Experience with data reduction and analysis, including error analysis

Broad understanding of optics and lasers vendor capabilities and experience interfacing with suppliers

Ability to lead small technical teams, delegate work, and review the work of team members

Ability to manage small to moderately sized projects including planning, scheduling tasks, documenting results, and communicating progress and results to internal and external stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with the processes and principals of systems engineering

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Must be able to work Full-Time Onsite at our McKinney, TX location

The qualified candidate will have either: Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in an Engineering, Science, or other related field with 10 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies, OR Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Science, or other related field with 8 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies, OR MS / MA degree with a major in Engineering, Science, or other related field with 5 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies, OR Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Science with an emphasis on optical or laser technologies and 3 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies