Invariant · 7 hours ago
Optical Design Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelInvariant Corporation is a small company with a highly qualified technical staff that takes pride in providing quality services to our customers. They are seeking a talented and motivated Optical Systems Design Engineer to support the execution of advanced hardware products and prototypes.
ConsultingGovernment
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide engineering guidance to larger team of researchers and hardware engineers
Build, test, and refine prototypes and/or precise test fixtures for optical hardware systems
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering staff on alignment, sensor, and laser development and design problems
Documenting and presenting results to internal engineering team and developing new alignment and assembly requirements for optical sub-systems as needed
Integrate electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software solutions into a final prototype/product
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related from an ABET-accredited institution
Hands on optical laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and testing methods
Minimum of Secret clearance
Some travel may be required depending on project requirements
Work well in a small, fast-paced and mission-driven environment with co-workers, management, and customers
Demonstrate innovation, quick learning, excellent communication skills with Powerpoint, Documentation in Word/Teams and adaptive thinking
Work independently with collaboration with other optical engineers and designers, and to make rational decisions and develop a comfort in optical laboratory setting with hands-on alignment, testing , and to exercise good judgment in laser safety protocols
Must possess ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs. with occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reaching above shoulder level, minimal walking, climbing, crouching
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate is required
Preferred
Familiarity with MWIR/LWIR/EO-IR Applications
Experience in lens and optical system design and prototyping using industry standard lens design software such as OpticStudio/Zemax and/or other image processing and optical signature tools
Design-to-delivery of R&D prototype optical systems in Visible, MWIR and LWIR, especially those with a specialized bandpass or polarization filtering
Familiarity with common COTS optics vendors as well as specifying custom optical assemblies, bandpass filters, and components
Preference will be given to candidates with a TS clearance
Benefits
401k
Profit sharing
Health/dental insurance
Company
Invariant
Invariant is an innovative, bipartisan government relations firm providing strategic advice.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heather Podesta
Founder and CEO
Darlyn Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
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