General Atomics · 4 hours ago
Optical Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking an optical engineer to contribute to the development and integration of complex optical systems within their rapidly expanding Optical Technologies Group.
Telecom & CommunicationsEnergyManufacturingEnergy EfficiencyWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to design, modeling, integration, and testing of advanced electro-optical systems
Perform parametric studies and analyses to support design decisions
Develop alignment and test procedures
Independently perform hands-on optical alignment, assembly, and precision testing
Develop scripts and algorithms to capture and process test data (MATLAB, Python)
Utilize optical design software (Zemax, Code V, or equivalent) for conceptual and detailed optical system design
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (opto-mechanics, scientists, mechanisms, algorithms) to develop optical solutions
Contribute to technical reports and briefings
Ensure compliance with company standards, program security requirements, and safe laboratory practices
Qualification
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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Hands-on experience with optical integration and alignment
Proficiency in MATLAB/Python for modeling and data analysis
Familiarity with optical design tools (Zemax, Code V, or equivalent)
Background in applied optics, physics, electro-optical systems
Ability to work and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary technical teams
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred
Experience with interferometry or wavefront sensing approaches
Familiarity with optical control systems
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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