Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description
Job Title: Electro-Optical Engineer Reports to: Principal Scientist
FLSA Status: Full-Time (Exempt) Department: Space Science
Position Objective:
- Perform research and provide technical support in electro-optics design and development. Perform background research to support proposal writing. Coordinate activities with respect to the diverse team of engineers, IT and technical writing staff to support the project and the proposal work.
Essential Functions:
- Design, model, analyze, and test optical and electro-optical/photonics systems using commercial, off-the-shelf hardware
- Conduct research and development in complex optical systems; apply the research to achieve required optical system performance
- Develop system and component specifications, tolerances, simulations and test procedures; modeling/optimization of sensor performance in optical conditions
- Perform opto-mechanical system design, test, and installation
- Develop alignment and test plans and procedures for developed/installed systems
- Troubleshoot alignment of optical systems in place for research; provide error analysis, analyze test data, produce written optical system technical reports
- Provide technical support in the selection of small business research proposals to the DoD
- Write and submit research proposals
- Provide liaison to academic communities providing electro-optical and photonic research
- Conduct laser safety training as required
- Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher related to the field of optics or electro-optics with a superior academic record
- Experience/proficiency with scientific programming in Matlab, Python, or C++
- Experience/proficiency with Zemax or other ray tracing software
- Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
- Effective organizing, planning, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
- Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form
- Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills
- Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point)
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD graduate related to the field of optics, electro-optics, or photonics
- College cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher
Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
- May be required to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance
Employment Structure:
- In-office attendance; remote work is not available at this time
About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.
This job description is subject to change.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applied Optimization
About Us
Since 1995, Applied Optimization, Inc. (AO) has been collaboratively discovering innovative solutions in material science and space science to address the technical challenges of our clients and partners in industry and government. Offering the right balance between critical thinking and non-conformity, our team of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and software developers strive to further the understanding and state-of-the-art of additive manufacturing (AM), materials processing, space situational awareness, and space object characterization. Our software products’ capabilities include optimizing AM process parameters, mitigating defects in build parts, and processing and exploiting photometry data from Earth’s space domain.
Our Focus
We focus on interdisciplinary research and development of space science and materials science. From analyzing brightness data from man-made space objects in earth’s orbit to mathematical modeling in AM processes, Applied Optimization’s team is adept at assessing, researching, and developing optimized solutions for today’s technological problems. We customize our technical solutions to customer needs to ensure specific answers for specific problems Our innovative solutions are designed to provide results when utilized in a client’s day-to-day processes.
Company Website: appliedo.com
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