PPG · 1 day ago
Aerospace Transparency Optics Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expPPG is a leading company specializing in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets. The Aerospace Transparency Optics Engineer will focus on the optical engineering of transparent materials, particularly for cockpit windshields and fighter jet transparencies, ensuring compliance with aerospace optical standards.
Chemicals
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct research to enhance existing transparency systems, materials, and manufacturing processes. This includes developing advanced optical polishing techniques, automation solutions, and vision systems to improve process capabilities and reduce variability
Design, simulate, and analyze optical outcomes resulting from various fabrication and polishing processes, inspection techniques, and other critical variables to drive continuous improvement. This includes engaging with industry partners and experts to evaluate and enhance inspection methods, ensuring the highest standards of optical quality and process reliability
Conduct experimental testing and simulations to validate optical enhancement methods, ensuring they meet or exceed performance specifications
Identify and resolve optical issues such as distortion, lensing, or light deviation that adversely affect the optical clarity and visibility of transparent components
Work closely with tooling, manufacturing, process, and quality engineers to optimize and integrate supporting processes that enhance optical performance. This includes contributing to projects such as thermoplastic forming improvements and other manufacturing initiatives that impact transparency quality
Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and data analyses to effectively communicate findings, progress, and recommendations
Maintain current knowledge of advancements in optical technologies and industry trends to inform and enhance engineering processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or greater in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field is required
Five (5) or more years of related experience required
Hands-on experience with optical fabrication processes (e.g., polishing, coating) and metrology equipment (e.g., interferometers, spectrophotometers)
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
Preferred
Strong knowledge of geometric and physical optics, including aberrations, ray tracing, and visual perception related to light behavior in transparent materials preferred
Software Proficiency: Experience with optical design and simulation software such as Zemax, Code V, or LightTools preferred
Proficiency in data processing and analysis using languages like MATLAB, Python, or Mathcad preferred
Benefits
Health / vision / dental insurance
Retirement plans
Family Leave
Life and Disability Insurance
Company
PPG
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Chairman and CEO
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