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Chipton-Ross, Inc.

Optical Engineer 2

albuquerque, NM

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About this opportunity

Chipton-Ross, Inc. lists this Optical Engineer 2 opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Optical Engineer (Level 2) for a contract opportunity in Albuquerque, NM.

Onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

1+ years minimum of related experience.

Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.

Experience with Electro Optical (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products).

Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis.

If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in developing and validating requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components. Assists in the development and validation of electromagnetic requirements for electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures. Assists in developing architectures to integrate components into higher level systems and platforms. Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and interconnects performance and to optimize design around established requirements. Defines and conducts simple tests to validate performance of designs to requirements. Collects and analyzes data on supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements. Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by recommending engineering solutions to issues. Supports project management by preparing and presenting project status data. Writes simple sections of proposals to support development of new business. Works under general supervision.

Client, Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an Optical Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems.

Position Responsibilities

Assist in development and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensor, laser, and other electromagnetic systems and components.

Assist in developing architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.

Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements.

Assist in designing complex electro-optical and laser systems.

Assist in developing new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.

Assist in development and implementation of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.

Support product lifecycle with guidance and support to resolve complex issues.

Support project management by preparing and presenting project status data.

Perform some work in a clean room environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.

Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package.

Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL

Less than 10% domestic travel.

WORK HOURS

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

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Worksite address

albuquerque, NM, 87101, US

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