Staff Optics Engineer
$120,000.00–$180,000.00 Annually
ApplyStaff Optics Engineer
Posted 16 days ago
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$120,000.00–$180,000.00 Annually
About the role
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, multi-fiber harnesses, and high-power optical devices.
- Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for silicon micromachined devices and/or MEMS-based technologies. Laser Safety Officer experience or certification.
- As a Staff Optics Engineer, you will: Develop advanced fiber-optic technologies, including fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, high-power optical devices, and multi-fiber harnesses.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for optical systems, techniques, and devices supporting the Power and Data Division.
- Design, build, test, and troubleshoot optical, laser, and imaging-based systems. Develop innovative methods and techniques for precision optical alignment and integration.
- Use Zemax software to design, simulate, analyze, and optimize optical systems. Create and maintain processes, test protocols, work instructions, and documentation for fiber-optic connector terminations and harness assemblies.
- Establish and formalize work processes that comply with applicable standards and best practices related to lasers, fiber optics, and silicon processing.
- Determine laser safety classifications for laser devices and support the site Laser Safety Officer as the on-site Laser Safety Specialist.
- Evaluate, specify, and procure equipment required for fiber-optic device fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Support production, qualification, and fielded electro-optic and fiber-optic products by investigating and resolving technical issues.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams throughout product development and production.
- Contribute to the development and transition of new optical technologies into manufacturing.
- How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- Flexible Friday Afternoon's.#LI-Onsite#MM1Salary Range Transparency: Blacksburg, VA $120,000.00–$180,000.00 Annually
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