Optical Engineer III

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or PhD in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Experience ray tracing in CODE V or Zemax. Practical experience in hardware integration, optical alignment, or state-of-the-art measurement techniques. Demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication including presenting science, engineering, and project results. Demonstrated ability to interact cooperatively with co-workers.

Preferred Skills: Experience with space optics. Experience making optical error budgets. Experience managing contracts and hardware procurement involving industrial vendors. Experience post-processing results from CODE V or Zemax using CODE V macro language, ZPL, Python, and/or Matlab. Experience in specialized optical modeling such as thin film design, lens design, polarization optics, or straylight. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee's start date. The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.$152,880 - $188,448JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.