Optical Engineer (D) - Danbury Connecticut

Company: Danbury Mission Technologies
Location: Danbury, Connecticut
Posted On: 01/26/2025

The DMT Optical Engineering department supports the design, analysis, fabrication, metrology, optical alignment, and optical testing of airborne and space-based optical systems, sub-systems, and components. The available position is for a mid-career candidate with relevant optics (and/or aerospace) industry experience. You will be expected to be able to work independently, and collaborate across multiple Engineering disciplines.Responsibilities:

• Developing integration and test plans/procedures for optical components and systems
• Generating error budgets for fabrication of optical components and assembly/alignment of optical systems
• Attending and preparing materials for presentation during System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review
• Supporting optical fabrication/testing and optical system alignment and testing in clean room environment
• Analyzing optical performance of optical components or systems (WFE, MTF, throughput, etc.)
• Documenting test plans/procedures sufficiently to allow for peer review and multi-discipline transfer of information
• Being able to work in a flexible environment of uncertain requirements and constraints to help guide others to ideal solutionsBasic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in optical engineering, physics, engineering or a related field
    • Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience; Masters preferredPreferred Qualifications:
      • Optical design development and analysis in Code V, Zemax, FRED or equivalent packages
      • Experience working with optical test equipment such as interferometers (4D, Zygo) Laser Trackers, theodolites and associated software (4SightFocus, MetroPro/Mx, Spatial Analyzer) Working knowledge of programming language for data processing/analysis (Matlab, Python, Mathcad, Mathematica)
      • Working knowledge of aerospace integration and test protocols, assembly and test approaches
      • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other organizations, management, professional and support staff, customers and government representativesLocation:The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT.ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.No visa sponsorship is available for this position.ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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