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Invariant Corporation Optical Design Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama
*[Optical Design Engineer *[[24-014
[Invariant Corporation is seeking a talented and motivatedOptical Systems Design Engineer. [The position will directly support leads in the execution of advance hardware products and prototypes.
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- Provide optical guidance and support to larger team of researchers and hardware engineers
- B uild, test, and refine prototypes and/or precise test fixtures and be able to refine design for manufacturing processes
- Document and execute procedures for the alignment of optical sub-assemblies including boresight, calibration, and functional testing
- Solve complex optical system problems involving multi-disciplinary issues including circuitry and mechanical assembly
- Research optical solutions for a range of EO/IR and laser projects
- Integrate electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software solutions into a final prototype/product
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related from an ABET-accredited institution with 5 years of experience in the field of optics
- Hands on optical laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and testing methods including IR calibration and optical alignment
- US citizen with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
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- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related from an ABET-accredited institution with 8 years of experience in the field of optics
- Familiarity with MWIR/LWIR/EO-IR Applications
- Experience in lens and optical system design and prototyping using industry standard lens design software such as Zemax OpticStudio, MatLab and/or other image processing and optical signature tools
- Design-to-delivery of RandD prototype optical systems in MWIR and LWIR, especially those with multiple optical systems integrated together
- Familiarity with common COTS optics vendors as well as specifying custom optical assemblies and components
- Preference will be given to candidates with a TS clearance
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