Principal Optical Engineer

RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

El Segundo, CA, United States
Base: $118,300 - $224,900 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Optical design and tolerancing experience
Hands-on assembly and alignment skills
Experience with zemax or codev software
The role involves developing optical imaging telescopes, spectrometers, and sensors for the Space Optics Department at RTX

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing optical imaging telescopes, spectrometers, and sensors for the Space Optics Department at RTX.
  • Candidates will perform optical design, analysis, and hands-on assembly while collaborating as an individual contributor with minimal supervision.
  • The position offers a comprehensive total rewards package including healthcare, parental leave, flexible work schedules, and relocation assistance.

Matching Summary

The role involves developing optical imaging telescopes, spectrometers, and sensors for the Space Optics Department at RTX.

Salary

Base: $118,300 - $224,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical design and tolerancing experience
  • Hands-on assembly and alignment skills
  • Experience with Zemax or CodeV software
  • Cleanroom optical testing capabilities
  • Supplier oversight for custom optics

Nice-to-have

  • Straylight analysis in FRED
  • Opto-mechanical hardware design in CREO
  • Experience fabricating optics and coatings
  • Advanced degree in Optics or Physics
  • Field environment troubleshooting skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant optical engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
  • STEM degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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