Optical Systems Engineer - Freeport, Pa

Penn State Golf Courses

Freeport, PA, United States
$123,200.00 - $219,600.00 py
On-site
Optical lens system design
Stray light analysis
Mtf analysis
The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer for its Electro-Optics and Electronics Division in Freeport, PA. The role involves developing and validating optical systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting various imaging and electro-optical projects, particularly for military applications

Job Summary

  • This position will support imaging and other electro-optical system development programs, working with a multi-disciplinary team on applied research and development projects involving sensors, lasers, and electro-optical technology.
  • Responsibilities include novel and complex optical designs from concept through deployment, designing and tolerancing lens systems, and performing analysis to validate performance.
  • The role involves collaboration on opto-mechanical designs, imaging sensors, alignment, prototyping, testing, and contributing to proposals, reports, and presentations.

Matching Summary

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The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer for its Electro-Optics and Electronics Division in Freeport, PA. The role involves developing and validating optical systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting various imaging and electro-optical projects, particularly for military applications.

Salary

$123,200.00 - $219,600.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical lens system design
  • Stray light analysis
  • MTF analysis
  • Infrared imaging applications
  • Optical design software (Zemax, CODE V)
  • Optical assembly and alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Systems engineering and project planning
  • Lead engineering teams
  • Technical leadership in EO programs
  • Develop new application solutions
  • Field testing of imaging systems
  • Microcontroller programming
  • Machine vision algorithms

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
  • 14+ years of relevant experience (Senior Professional)
  • 19+ years of relevant experience (Principal Professional)
  • Proficient in design of optics for imaging applications
  • Substantial experience with optical design and analysis software
  • Knowledge of current coating and optics fabrication techniques
  • Good working knowledge of physics, electro-mechanical devices and imaging sensors

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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