Optical Systems Engineer - Freeport, Pa

Penn State University

Freeport, PA, USA
$123,200.00 - $219,600.00 py
Hybrid
Optical design and analysis software
Optical lens system design
Stray light, thermal, mtf analysis
This position will support imaging and other electro-optical system development programs where you will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Job Summary

  • This position will support imaging and other electro-optical system development programs where you will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
  • The mission of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community research, engineering and technology needs.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Matching Summary

This position will support imaging and other electro-optical system development programs where you will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Salary

$123,200.00 - $219,600.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical design and analysis software
  • Optical lens system design
  • Stray light, thermal, MTF analysis
  • Opto-mechanical designs
  • Imaging sensors and alignment
  • Field-testing of imaging systems

Nice-to-have

  • Focal plane arrays and camera specifications
  • Real-time image processing
  • Radiometry and link budgets
  • Microcontroller programming
  • Instrument control and data analysis
  • Military applications design
  • LiDAR principles and devices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
  • 14+ years of relevant experience (Senior Professional)
  • 19+ years of relevant experience (Principal Professional)
  • U.S. citizen to apply
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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