COMP BACKFILL-General Dynamics Land systems-Sights and Electro-Optical Sensors Optical Engineer

Sterling Heights, Michigan Electrical Engineering 109 days ago

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Design, develop, and test advanced optical systems and components for integration into military vehicle platforms from concept through production.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Physics, Optics, Electro-Optical Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in optical system design

  • Experience with physical and geometrical optics

  • Proficiency in optical design software such as Zemax and NV-IPM

  • Familiarity with analog and digital video standards (RS-170, HD-SDI, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, 3G/6G SDI)

  • Basic optics lab skills, including alignment and calibration

  • Experience designing, testing, and qualifying optical components and subsystems

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with CREO/Pro-E CAD software

  • Understanding of video distribution techniques

  • Knowledge of Military Standards and test requirements

  • Experience with electro-optical systems such as thermal imaging, cameras, lasers, radar, and stabilized optics

  • Familiarity with hardware and software test documentation and engineering reviews

  • Background in component selection and procurement processes

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design optical systems from architecture analysis and trade studies through to qualification

  • Create specifications, test plans, and documentation for optical components

  • Select and procure components, and oversee hardware builds

  • Perform alignment, calibration, and testing of optical systems

  • Support integration and testing of electro-optical sensors and systems on vehicle platforms

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for full system integration

  • Review and contribute to requirements documents, engineering reviews, and system-level test plans



Pay Details: $56.00 to $75.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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