# Senior Electro-Optical Engineer

> Applied Physics · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2024-03-29

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of optical systems for space-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 5 or more years of professional experience, a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience, or a related PhD.

Qualifications:

-   Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
-   Experience fabricating, designing, or fielding tactical or space-based optical systems and relevant performance parameters
-   Experience with integration, test, characterization, and/or verification of optical systems
-   Active Top Secret security clearance or equivalent

## Requirements

-   Lead a small optical engineering team as the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the build and test of prototype or high TRL optical sensor hardware
-   Perform optical analysis to determine ability of designed optical systems to meet specifications
-   Work with Systems Engineering to perform system level design and decomposition into optical system requirements
-   Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
-   Lead development of materials for program technical reviews and present data throughout the product development and maturation processes
-   Procure optical components to specification to meet performance goals
-   Lead development of build documents, hardware assembly, integration, test planning, and test execution of optical systems
-   Report progress periodically to program leadership and external customers and clients
-   Support spacecraft integration within a program coordinating across multiple disciplines to ensure requirements verification
-   Participate in failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards
-   Work with Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs), Responsible System Engineers (RSEs), designers, and test engineers to ensure smooth integration at the system level
-   Demonstrate effective verbal communication, develop concise and professional technical presentations, and deliver briefings to peers, leadership, and customers

## Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible work hours, and opportunities for growth and career development. Join our dynamic and passionate team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

If you are a talented, motivated, and empathetic individual who shares our passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with our team at Applied Physics. Applied Physics is an equal opportunity employer.

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