Principal Optical Engineer - Optronics (onsite)

RTX Corporation

Carlsbad, CA, United States
Base: $118,300 - $224,900 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Zemax opticstudio expertise
Optical tolerance analysis
Stray-light analysis experience
This role serves as a senior technical leader responsible for guiding the design direction and mentoring engineers across multiple programs in a multidisciplinary environment

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a senior technical leader responsible for guiding the design direction and mentoring engineers across multiple programs in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Candidates will define methods for optical testing, maintenance, and repair while preparing clear documentation and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a generous 401(k) plan with employer matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a senior technical leader responsible for guiding the design direction and mentoring engineers across multiple programs in a multidisciplinary environment.

Salary

Base: $118,300 - $224,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Zemax OpticStudio expertise
  • Optical tolerance analysis
  • Stray-light analysis experience
  • STOP analysis proficiency
  • Prototype breadboarding skills
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Influence technology roadmaps
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Emerging optical technologies
  • Regulatory system familiarity

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • 8+ years industry experience in optical design
  • STEM degree or Advanced Degree required
  • Proven success transitioning to manufacturing
  • Expertise with Code V, LightTools, FRED

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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