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Space Dynamics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Mid-Level Electro-Optical Engineer

North Logan, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Space Dynamics Laboratory’s Civil & Commercial Space Division is seeking a mid-level Electro-Optical Engineer to join their engineering team in the development of space sensor systems. The role involves designing, developing, and evaluating optical systems for complex space electro-optical systems, while collaborating across engineering disciplines and providing leadership to junior engineers.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates optical systems

Performs optical analysis including tolerance analysis

Performs optical alignment

Performs integration and test planning of optical systems

Develops detailed optical element drawings

Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services

Works with vendors to stay current in fabrication techniques and capabilities

Vendors sub-contract management including lens and mirror fabrication and optical coatings

Performs optical metrology

Supports system-level testing and verification

Supports proposals for new optical instrument projects

Collaborates across engineering disciplines, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, systems, contamination, calibration, and quality

Interfaces with technical support personnel, Technical Writers, Engineering Technicians, and Program Managers as required

Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to junior Engineers

May take a leadership role in design reviews and larger proposal efforts

Qualification

Optical designAnalysisOptical alignmentOptical testingThermal effects knowledgeInterferometry understandingRadiometry principlesOptical component tolerancingVendor managementAnalytical skillsMulti-priority managementIndividual work capabilityTeam environment adaptabilityTechnical writingTeam collaborationLeadershipMentoringProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject managementIntegrityWork ethicCollaboration

Required

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Bachelor's or advanced degree in an appropriate field (e.g. optical sciences, optical engineering, optomechanical engineering, engineering physics, applied physics)

5-14 years relevant full-time work experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3-12 years with a master's degree, or 0-8 years with a PhD

Experience performing optical design and analysis, or experience performing optical alignment of imaging, non-imaging or LASER systems including all optical elements such as mirrors, lenses, filters, gratings, baffles, stops, and detectors, or experience performing optical image quality testing including wave-front error measurement

Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, and space environment effects of optical system

Understanding of interferometry, tools, and applications

Knowledge of radiometry and radiometric modeling principles

Demonstrated strong work ethic and integrity

Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to communicate clearly with personnel of varying technical and professional backgrounds

Experience writing technical papers and procedures

Ability to effectively work both individually and within a team environment

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to lead small teams to complete projects or proposal efforts

Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to junior Engineers

Preferred

Ability to lead a small team in one or more of the following: optical design, optical alignment, stray light, optical testing, and/or calibration of optical systems

Experienced user of computer aided optical design and modeling tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or FRED

Experienced user of MATLAB or Python

Demonstrated experience with optical component tolerancing, specifying, and external vendor fabrication management

Demonstrated capability in managing vendor sub-contracts including lens and mirror fabrication and optical coatings