The Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is searching for an Opto-Mechanical 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 system mechanics 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

Provide leadership to develop mechanical designs using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks), managing work of other technical staffDesign and execute opto-mechanical system and component testingPerform vibrational mode, thermal, and mechanical stress analysis on designs and hardwarePerform analysis of data sets and develop tools for visualization and manipulation of the dataWork 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 (mechanical, optical, engineering physics, or similar) or physics with 12+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of relevant experience12+ years experience designing lens system mechanicsMust be a US citizenMust have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearanceExperience with optical design, broadband light sources, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipmentExperience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD packageMATLAB and/or Python programming experienceExperience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing opto-mechanical systemsCommunicate ideas and results with executive leadership on matters with significant impact to the project

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or physicsStrong statistics education or experienceTrack record of developing new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in workExperience testing lens systems experimentally to ensure they meet spec as-designed

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.