The Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is searching for an Optical Design Engineer to join our Electro-Optics (EO) Research Team in Dayton, OH.  The successful candidate will utilize a strong engineering or physics background designing, testing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing the next generation of optical systems for space-based applications.

This position will support multiple aspects of the design and manufacturing process of optical lens systems.  Addressing our customers’ challenging mission requirements necessitates critical thinking and complex problem solving. The successful candidate will be called upon to develop new and innovative solutions to challenging optical design problems.  The engineer will work as part of an integrated team but should also be proficient at working independently.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and improve optical system designs in Zemax OpticStudio, Code-V, or equivalentDesign and execute optical system and component testingIn-depth understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts related to optical designPerform analysis of data sets and develop tools for visualization and manipulation of the dataLead work of other technical staff with significant impact on project results and impactWork well in a small team environmentBe familiar with Linux, Windows, MS Office tools like PowerPoint and Excel, MATLABPresent project results to internal team for reviews, customers, and at workshops / conferences

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline (optical, engineering physics, or similar) or physics with 12+ years of experience or Masters degree with 10+ years of experience12+ years experience designing lens systemsMust be a US citizenMust be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearanceExperience with optical design, broadband light sources, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipmentMATLAB and/or Python programming experienceOptical design software experience (e.g. Zemax, Code-V, etc.)Can communicate results to executive leadership, internal or customer

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in optical engineering or physicsStrong statistics education or experienceExperience testing lens systems experimentally to ensure they meet spec as-designedStray light analysis experience

LInC

Original Posting Date:2024-12-13

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.