Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 1 week ago

Optical Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$159K/yr - $246K/yr

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Responsibilities

Design and model complex optical systems such as high energy lasers and diagnostics in CODE V at both lens and system level and utilize these models to inform decisions and tradeoffs.

Design, analyze, and document complex optical component and system specifications.

Perform non-sequential/Stray light modeling, analysis, and systematic mitigation using FRED.

Understand the system-level big picture, diagnose complex problems, and propose solutions while working independently, under minimal direction.

Perform tolerancing and analysis of optical systems and subsystems.

Define complex optical requirements from physics requirements.

Present and explain technical information to a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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Code vZemaxFredOsloGeometrical opticsLens designTolerancingMatlabPythonData processingSimulationTechnical strategyRisk managementEngineering problem resolutionManagement adviceProblem-solvingHard-workingCommunicationTeamworkLeadership

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Advanced knowledge of and significant experience with CODE V or equivalent optical design software (Zemax, FRED, OSLO).

Thorough understanding of geometrical optics and lens design principles.

Ability to interpret complex optical and mechanical specifications which involve tolerancing requirements.

Significant experience interfacing with customer product requirements related to optical specification and production techniques while working independently.

Proficiency with MATLAB, Python and/or similar tools for data processing and simulation.

Strong technical motivation to help ensure projects have sound strategy and minimized risks while working to resolve complex engineering issues.

Strong technical and non-technical communication skills including providing advice to management regarding optical engineer design and potential technical tradeoffs.

Strong interfacing and brainstorming skills as a team member.