Optical Engineer - Sights and Sensors

Company: Softworld Inc
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Optical Engineer - Sights and Sensors

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

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**

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