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Veracity Ventures Inc.

Staff Optic Engineer

blacksburg, VA

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Veracity Ventures Inc. lists this Staff Optic Engineer opportunity in blacksburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Staff Optic Engineer

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Full Time

Summary:

As a Staff Optics Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies used in mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. You will leverage deep expertise in optical systems and fiber-optic technologies to develop innovative solutions while supporting both new product development and existing products throughout their lifecycle.

To be considered for Staff Optics Engineer, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum 7 years of experience in optical system design, development, and testing.

Significant experience using Zemax for optical design, simulation, and optimization.

Experience developing and integrating fiber-optic technologies and devices.

Strong understanding of laser systems, optical alignment techniques, and imaging-based systems.

Experience creating technical documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of applicable standards related to lasers, fiber-optics, and optical manufacturing processes.

Ability to troubleshoot complex optical and electro-optical systems.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, multi-fiber harnesses, and high-power optical devices.

Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments.

Experience developing manufacturing processes for silicon micromachined devices and/or MEMS-based technologies.

Laser Safety Officer experience or certification.

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Worksite address

blacksburg, VA, 24062, US

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