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FutureJobHub LLC lists this Staff Optics Engineer opportunity in blacksburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Staff Optics Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies for aerospace and defense applications.
Location: Blacksburg, VA 24060
Relocation Assistance: Available
Key Responsibilities:
Design, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical, laser, fiber-optic, and imaging systems.
Develop advanced fiber-optic technologies, including rotary joints, optical switches, high-power devices, and multi-fiber harnesses.
Use Zemax for optical design, simulation, analysis, and optimization.
Develop precision optical alignment and integration techniques.
Create test procedures, manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Support production, qualification, and fielded products by resolving complex technical issues.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering , or related technical discipline.
7+ years of optical system design, development, and testing experience.
Fiber-optic technology/device development and integration experience.
Strong knowledge of laser systems, optical alignment, and imaging systems.
Experience with technical documentation, testing, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to troubleshoot complex optical/electro-optical systems.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access export-controlled information.
Preferred:
PhD in a relevant technical field.
Experience with fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, multi-fiber harnesses, high-power optical devices, MEMS/silicon micromachined technologies, and manufacturing.
Laser Safety Officer experience/certification.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
bonus opportunities
401(k) matching
comprehensive health benefits
PTO
parental leave
tuition assistance
professional development
relocation assistance
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Worksite address
blacksburg, VA, 24062, US
Who can apply
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