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General Atomics · 12 hours ago

Senior Optical Engineer

Acton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, specializing in various advanced technologies. They are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead optical system design and development for satellite optical payloads, ensuring compliance with system requirements and guiding innovative engineering solutions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leverage expertise in optics design and new optics technologies to lead trades analyses in performance and size, weight, power, and cost for satellite optical payloads

Lead optical system design in coordination with optical designers and functional teammates to ensure and system level requirements and optical flowdowns are met

Familiarization with modeling tools to develop insights in co-design of different optical technologies in a single optical payload

Assist in roadmap development of novel imaging technologies for future space systems and explore nascent concepts

Experience in integration of optical assemblies including managing optical fabrication subcontractors, design for manufacture and test, and hands-on assistance to Manufacturing Engineering in aligning and performance characterization

Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations

Provides leadership, direction and guidance for research into the solution of engineering problems

Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions, including strategic objectives and timetables

Participates or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives

Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained

Acts as spokesperson and represents the technical capabilities of the organization to national audiences

Functions as a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff

Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers highly specialized technical engineering knowledge to management, professional and support staff

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Optics designOptical system integrationModeling toolsEngineering leadershipCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-initiated workDoD security clearanceCustomer focusedTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD

May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must be a nationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields as demonstrated by:

Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and has been a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff

Must possess the ability to guide the resolution of unusually complex technical problems

Champion the development of new concepts and principles

Serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles

Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment

Able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required