Staff Optic Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Staff Optics Engineer, your roles and responsibilities will include: Lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies for aerospace and defense applications. Develop advanced fiber-optic technologies, including fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, high-power optical devices, and multi-fiber harnesses. Serve as a subject matter expert in optical systems, techniques, and devices supporting the Power and Data Division. Design, build, test, and troubleshoot optical, laser, and imaging-based systems. Develop innovative methods for precision optical alignment and integration. Use Zemax software to design, simulate, analyze, and optimize optical systems. Create and maintain processes, test protocols, work instructions, and documentation for fiber-optic connector terminations and harness assemblies. Establish processes that comply with applicable standards related to lasers, fiber optics, and silicon processing. Determine laser safety classifications and support the site Laser Safety Officer. Evaluate and procure equipment for fiber-optic device fabrication, assembly, and testing.

QUALIFICATIONS: Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Staff Optics Engineer who enjoys your work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Staff Optics Engineer would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in optical system design, development, and testing. Significant experience using Zemax for optical design, simulation, and optimization. Experience developing and integrating fiber-optic technologies and devices. Strong understanding of laser systems, optical alignment techniques, and imaging-based systems. Experience creating technical documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing processes. Knowledge of applicable standards related to lasers, fiber optics, and optical manufacturing processes. Ability to troubleshoot complex optical and electro-optical systems. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline Minimum Experience: 7+ years of optical system design, development, and testing experience Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Remote / Hybrid: Hybrid with flexible work-from-home days Relocation accepted: Yes, relocation assistance is available