Softworld, Inc.
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Optical Engineer
Sterling Heights, MI
12 Month + Contract
US Citizenship Required
Skills/Background
Optical Engineer - Sights and Sensors
Sterling Heights, MI 48310 US
Posted: 05/23/2023
2023-05-23
2023-07-07
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 240611
Job Description
Optical Engineer
Sterling Heights, MI
12 Month + Contract
US Citizenship Required
Skills/Background
- Need BS Degree in Physics, Optics, or Opto-Mechanical
- Masters Degree is a huge plus
- Optics and/or Opto-mechanical academic project experience
- Would like an entry level or junior candidate with the drive, focus, and direction for Optics. Ideally would like to train and groom a candidate into an Optics Engineer.
- Design and build of optical systems.
- Support concept to production including architecture analysis, trade studies, requirements analysis, engineering reviews, design, test, and qualification.
- Component selection, procurement, and oversight of hardware build.
- Create optics specifications and test plans.
- Review hardware and software requirement documents and test plans.
- Design, develop, and test optical components and subsystems in support of integration of thermal imaging systems, color and monochrome high resolution cameras, lasers, radar, direct view optics, and stabilized control systems.
- Support the integration & testing of sights and electro-optical sensors on the various vehicle platforms.
- Work with other members of the engineering staff to ensure the product meets its requirements.
- Prepare and present written reports, status reports, and presentations as necessary.
- Provide technical support and communication to the program office, customers, and other departments
- Bachelors Degree in Physics, Optics, or Electro-Optical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience Fewer years required with an advanced degree. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with optical system design.
- Experience with physical and geometrical optics.
- Basic optics laboratory skills including precise alignment and calibration procedures.
- Experience with CAD tools, such as CREO/Pro-E is preferred.
- Optical design and analysis utilizing standard optical tools such as Zemax, Night Vision Integrated Performance Model (NV-IPM) is preferred.
- Experience with Analog and Digital Video. (RS-170, HD-SDI, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, 3G SDI, 6G SDI) is preferred.
- Experience with video distribution techniques is preferred.
- Familiarity with Military Standards and test requirements is preferred.
- Ability to use engineering development and tools.
- Capable of obtaining a Security Clearance.
- Occasional overtime, and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
- Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong Multi-tasking skills.