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Optical Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsG5 Infrared, LLC · Hudson, NH
Full-Time Entry Matlabaiaterfsic
Posted
1d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Entry
Country
United States
G5 Infrared, LLC is a small business based in Hudson, New Hampshire, specializing in high-performance infrared imaging cameras and thin film coatings. We are seeking a skilled Optical Design Engineer to join our team.
This position requires expertise in the design, analysis, simulation, optimization, validation, and transition to production of precision optical systems for imaging and sensing applications. Candidates should possess background / education in the physics of optics as well as direct industry experience in the overall optical design process from concept through production.
Responsibilities Include
Concept development, trade-off analysis, and lens design for imaging systems
Develop optical solutions including tolerancing, design for manufacturing analyses, and optimization to meet optical performance requirements in production
Interface and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall product success
Create optical specifications, requirements definitions, and documentation for suppliers and internal teams
Work with suppliers and internal departments regarding fabrication and assembly
Support prototyping, test and evaluation, process development, and design validation
Provide and support continuous improvement of design and analysis methodologies and tools
Contribute to cost estimating and proposal writing
Requirements
BS or greater in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
7+ years of lens design and optical system development
Extensive knowledge of:
Optical design for imaging systems
Geometrical and physical optics
System performance modeling
Design for manufacturing
Commercial optical design software
Experience with optical product manufacturing and optical component sourcing
Desired Skills
Experience with infrared systems (thermal imagers highly desired)
Experience designing zoom lenses
Expertise in Zemax / OpticStudio design software
Proficient with Matlab software
Experience supporting production optics, yield improvement, and precision alignment methods
Team technical leadership
Experience with optical testing methods (interferometry, MTF testing)
Exposure to defense and/or aerospace industries
Proficiency with non-sequential raytrace analysis
G5 Infrared, LLC complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans’ status.
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This position requires expertise in the design, analysis, simulation, optimization, validation, and transition to production of precision optical systems for imaging and sensing applications. Candidates should possess background / education in the physics of optics as well as direct industry experience in the overall optical design process from concept through production.
Responsibilities Include
Concept development, trade-off analysis, and lens design for imaging systems
Develop optical solutions including tolerancing, design for manufacturing analyses, and optimization to meet optical performance requirements in production
Interface and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall product success
Create optical specifications, requirements definitions, and documentation for suppliers and internal teams
Work with suppliers and internal departments regarding fabrication and assembly
Support prototyping, test and evaluation, process development, and design validation
Provide and support continuous improvement of design and analysis methodologies and tools
Contribute to cost estimating and proposal writing
Requirements
BS or greater in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
7+ years of lens design and optical system development
Extensive knowledge of:
Optical design for imaging systems
Geometrical and physical optics
System performance modeling
Design for manufacturing
Commercial optical design software
Experience with optical product manufacturing and optical component sourcing
Desired Skills
Experience with infrared systems (thermal imagers highly desired)
Experience designing zoom lenses
Expertise in Zemax / OpticStudio design software
Proficient with Matlab software
Experience supporting production optics, yield improvement, and precision alignment methods
Team technical leadership
Experience with optical testing methods (interferometry, MTF testing)
Exposure to defense and/or aerospace industries
Proficiency with non-sequential raytrace analysis
G5 Infrared, LLC complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans’ status.
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