General Atomics · 4 days ago
Optical Systems Lens Designer
San Diego California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Atomics is a leader in electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, and they are seeking an Optical Systems Lens Designer to join their Optical Technologies group. This role involves designing and optimizing high-performance optical sensor systems for airborne and space-based applications.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and analysis of the optical designs for a range of airborne and space-based electro-optical sensor applications as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team through a concurrent engineering process
Design and optimization of both refractive and reflective optical designs
Tolerancing of optical designs in concert with other engineering disciplines
Preparation of Optical Design packages suitable for quotation by vendors, as well as interactions with prospective and current vendors
Detailed Interactions with vendors and fabrication shops
Preparation and presentation of Technical Presentation both internally and to Customers
Support the build, alignment, optimization and performance verification of optical systems
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; nine or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, seven or more years experience with a Masters degree, and four or more with a PhD. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Highly skilled in optical design using CodeV or ZEMAX
Solid understanding of radiometry, diffraction, and polarization
Solid understanding of designing, tolerancing, fabrication and testing of optical systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience working collaboratively with thermal and structural engineers
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Experience in assembly and alignment of reflective and refractive optical systems is highly desirable
Experience using Structural-Thermal-Optical-Thermal (STOP) software is desirable
Experience designing with freeform surfaces is desirable
Stray light analysis experience (FRED, TracePro etc) is desirable
Experience with MATLAB is desirable
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
Recent News
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