What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Systems Engineer - Security Clearance Required position at Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University?
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
We are seeking an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to join our Sensors Signals and Software Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will support our imaging and other electro-optical system development programs. ARL / Penn State's mission 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. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers performing a wide range of applied research and development projects involving sensors, lasers, and electro-optical technology.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will :
- Be responsible for novel and complex optical designs from concept through deployment.
- Design and tolerance optical lens systems to meet performance requirements.
- Perform analysis to validate performance of optical systems – stray light, thermal, MTF, distortion, vignetting, etc.
- Collaborate with other team members on : opto-mechanical designs, athermalization, imaging sensors, alignment, image processing, prototyping, test, analysis, and evaluation.
- Support field-testing of imaging systems.
- Contribute to proposals, reports, and presentations.
This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending on your education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Science discipline plus five years of related experience. Additional experience and / or education are required for higher-level positions.
Additional responsibilities of the higher-level positions include :
Required skills / experience include :
Preferred skills / experience areas include :
This position will be onsite and located in Freeport PA.
Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :
109,300.00 - $191,000.00
Salary : $109,300 - $191,000
