Optical Engineer | HartSCI
If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume and letter of interest to Stephen Warner at swarner@hartsci.com.
Optical Engineer
Full Time – Onsite, Tucson AZ
HartSCI is a dynamic small business that designs and manufactures adaptive optics systems and related instrumentation for astronomical and laser communication applications. Our innovative products are deployed to serve the needs of government, commercial, and academic clients. Spurred by recent growth and anticipated larger market share, we are looking to expand our technical team.
This is hands-on position building, aligning and testing state-of-the-art optical instruments. As an Optical Engineer, you will participate in the full development cycle of innovative programs creating advanced optical systems, starting from concept and requirements, to build, alignment and test, and finally commissioning operational products at the customer site including support/upgrade of systems in the field. Working with our outstanding team of optical, mechanical, and software engineers and technicians, as well as our senior scientific staff, you will provide the engineering support that delivers success to our customers.
At HartSCI we take pride in going beyond our customers’ expectations. If you are ready to take on a technical position of substantial responsibility in an exciting, rewarding and growth-oriented environment, we encourage you to join us.
Essential Job Functions
· Build out of optical systems and other related optical instrumentation to requirements and specifications
· Document optical alignment and test at component, sub-system, and system level to ensure requirements are met
· Experience with adaptive optics systems and design and optical breadboard assembly and alignment highly desirable
· Under supervision of senior staff, analyize optical systems, including effects of WFE, stray light, and tolerance sensitivity using Zemax or other professional tools, and compare results to system requirements
· Contribute to maturation of existing products and manufacturing processes through collaborative development of documentation, procedure, and support infrastructure
· Write and contribute to reports, including: design documentation, operational specifications, project briefings for internal and customer consumption
· Conduct optical component searches, to include interaction with vendors to identify suitable parts
· Deal directly with customers by preparing and participating in briefings, presentations and meetings
Requirements
· BS optical engineering or optical sciences, MS preferred
· 2-5 years of documented experience with lab assembly and alignment of complex optical systems
· Solid understanding of optical theory and principles of application
· Demonstrated experience in optical system design and layout with Zemax
· Ability to travel in support of system deployment or customer engagement - ~10% time
· US Citizenship
· Ability to pass a mandatory background check
Desired Skills/Background
· Laser communications system experience highly desirable
· Experience with lasers in benchtop or in-the-field applications highly desirable
· Experience with autocollimators, alignment telescopes, interferometers preferred
· Active US security clearance
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Medical, dental and vision insurance at no charge to employee
· Generous PTO package
· 9 paid holidays per year
· 401(k) with automatic company contributions
· Performance bonuses
Contact
You can read about us at https://hartsci.com. If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume and letter of interest to Stephen Warner at swarner@hartsci.com.