What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Engineer - Sights and Sensors position at Softworld, a Kelly Company?
Job Title: Optical Engineer - Sights and Sensors
Job Location: Sterling Heights Michigan 48310
Onsite Requirements:
- Optical systems design
- Electro-optics and sensors experience
- Optical hardware specification experience
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Design and build of optical systems.
- Support concept to production including architecture analysis, trade studies, requirements analysis, engineering reviews, design, test, and qualification.
- Component selection, procurement, and oversight of hardware build.
- Create optics specifications and test plans.
- Review hardware and software requirement documents and test plans.
- Design, develop, and test optical components and subsystems in support of integration of thermal imaging systems, color and monochrome high resolution cameras, lasers, radar, direct view optics, and stabilized control systems.
- Support the integration & testing of sights and electro-optical sensors on the various vehicle platforms.
- Work with other members of the engineering staff to ensure the product meets its requirements.
- Prepare and present written reports, status reports, and presentations as necessary.
- Provide technical support and communication to the program office, customers, and other departments.
Experience Required:
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with optical system design.
- Experience with physical and geometrical optics.
- Basic optics laboratory skills including precise alignment and calibration procedures.
- Experience with CAD tools, such as CREO/Pro-E is preferred.
- Optical design and analysis utilizing standard optical tools such as Zemax, Night Vision Integrated Performance Model (NV-IPM) is preferred.
- Experience with Analog and Digital Video (RS-170, HD-SDI, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, 3G SDI, 6G SDI) is preferred.
- Experience with video distribution techniques is preferred.
- Familiarity with Military Standards and test requirements is preferred.
- Ability to use engineering development and tools.
- Capable of obtaining a Security Clearance.
Additional Requirements:
- Occasional travel required.
- Occasional overtime, and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
- This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**
Salary : $65
