Principal Optical Engineer

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Posting Title: Principal Optical Engineer (Onsite)

The Optics and Lasers Technology Development (OLTD) department at Raytheon supports our customers’ missions by providing advanced Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) and Laser products and solutions. Our organization helps drive the success of Raytheon’s programs across all phases of the product lifecycle, from initial concept through design, development, integration, production and sell-off. By joining the OLTD Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to design, test, and deliver product capabilities for precision EO/IR and High Energy Laser systems which provide situational awareness and a tactical advantage for our customers. 

What You Will Do:

The qualified Principal Optical Engineer will be responsible for applying their knowledge and experience in optics or lasers to support the hardware design, analysis, integration and testing of advanced imaging telescopes, spectrometers, high energy lasers, LADARs and special test equipment. The ideal candidate will be capable of performing critical opto-mechanical alignments, assisting with optical design tasks such as modeling, simulation and tolerancing, assembling optical and laser diagnostic test equipment, testing and troubleshooting laser and optical assemblies, and supporting product tests and demonstrations.

The OLTD team at Raytheon is a diverse group of innovators, creators and strategists drawing inspiration from each other every day.  The team collaborates, iterates, and executes with an eye toward inclusivity, the company mission and personal career growth.

Explore our opportunities today and join us!

Qualifications You Must Have :

A demonstrated knowledge of optics, lasers, electromagnetic propagation, laser and optical materials and effects

Proficiency with optical alignment techniques and alignment tooling

Experience with optical component inspection, cleaning and bonding

Experience with data reduction and analysis, including error analysis

Broad understanding of optics and lasers vendor capabilities and experience interfacing with suppliers

Ability to lead small technical teams, delegate work, and review the work of team members

Ability to manage small to moderately sized projects including planning, scheduling tasks, documenting results, and communicating progress and results to internal and external stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with the processes and principals of systems engineering

Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in an Engineering, Science, or other related field with 10 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies, OR

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or other related field with 8 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies, OR

MS / MA degree with a major in Engineering, Science, or other related field with 5 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies, OR Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Science with an emphasis on optical or laser technologies and 3 or more years of on-the-job experience related to optical or laser technologies