Valkyrie Enterprises · 4 hours ago
Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist (Job ID:4097)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expValkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist for weapon system sensor/seeker simulation, testing, and evaluation. The role involves providing optical engineering design, development, integration, test, verification, and analysis expertise for scene projection and weapon system integration and test.
IndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide optical engineering design, development, integration, test, verification and analysis expertise to activities for scene projection and weapon system integration and test
Serve as an optical engineering team member and coordinate with other optics subject matter experts (SMEs)
Design and develop laser and optical solutions for testing with seekers/sensors
Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems
Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors
Position requires comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide solutions
Collaborate continuously and mentor team members and others
Support the preparation of regular program status reports for senior leadership and government customers
Identify and mitigate program risks while developing contingency plans
Qualification
Required
Must have a BA/BS in optical engineering, physics or related area and at least 0-10 years of related experience
Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on optical requirements and designs
Must have optical design software experience for optical system design and ray tracing
Must have higher level language programming (Matlab, Python, or equivalent) for data analysis and visualization
Must have passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions
Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize optical/laser systems
Must have all-round communication skills and ability to work individually and collaboratively
Must be self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Must have analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
Must have customer service orientation
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's/Master's Degree or PhD in Optic Engineering, Physics and/or related degree, preferred
Experience with optical design, assembly, ray tracing and/or HWIL testing, preferred
Experience with HWIL equipment, such as Laser and/or Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) Scene Projectors, sources, sensors and/or optics, preferred
Experience in ZEMAX, Code V, OSLO, or equivalent software languages, preferred
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs, preferred
Prefer an Active Secret clearance
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision options
Company paid life and disability insurances
401k with match
Education reimbursement
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Valkyrie Enterprises
Valkyrie Enterprises provides world-class products and services to the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial clients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Burke
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
The Virginian-Pilot
2025-12-10
2025-11-20
Washington Technology
2025-09-06
Company data provided by crunchbase