Optical Engineer and Opto-Mechanical Engineer Job in Tucson, Arizona US

Optical Engineer and Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Tucson, AZ

Job Category: Engineering

Type: Full Time, Employee

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Optical Engineer and Opto-Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION: Arizona

COMPANY INFORMATION: This position will work with a company that develops electro-optics for EO/IR imaging and sensor systems.

TECHNOLOGY: Optical and Electro-Optical sensor systems; electro-optic imaging systems, infrared / multispectral / hyperspectral imaging systems; related electronic defense systems.

RECRUITER INFORMATION: The Electro-Optics Group is a division of the recruiting firm, The Photonics Group, which recruit engineers nationwide for companies that design and manufacture optical, electro-optic, laser, and imaging systems. Recruiter contact information is: nlasky@mri-rtp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Design and develop electro-optic systems, laser systems, optical systems, and imaging systems for the military and commercial markets. Duties include:

* Working on projects from inception at the concept development stage to completion at the product delivery stage;

* Playing a primary role to develop designs and products to meet customer specifications and need;

* Developing technology and product concepts;

* Developing proposals and assisting in the development of new business;

* Developing designs and prototype products;

* Assisting in the manufacturing and manufacturing processes to complete the projects;

* Ensure the development of marketable, affordable, and producible products which meet demand performance and cost requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

* U.S. Citizenship;

* BS or above engineering or physics;

* 5-15 years industry experience;

* Strong experience developing electro-optic systems, laser systems, optical systems, and/or imaging systems;

* Strong experience designing optical, opto-mechanical, electro-optic, and/or laser assemblies;

* Strong experience developing technology and concepts proposals, as well as strong experience designing hardware for production;

* Some experience in fabrication and manufacturing of optical systems, laser, or electro-optic systems.

* Some experience working on military programs.

** For the optical engineer position, experience with Zemax or Code V is required. For the opto-mechanical engineer position, exposure to optical design tools is preferred but not required.

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Please Respond with a Resume to: nlasky@mri-rtp.com

Company: The Electro-Optics Group

Emerging technologies and expanding markets have precipitated a period of explosive growth in the photonics industry. Supporting the employment needs of this industry, The Photonics Group recruits engineers nationwide for companies that design and manufacture optical, electro-optic, and laser systems for both commercial and DOD applications. Our major business clientele is military contractors who build high energy lasers. DPSS lasers, Directed energy laser systems, LIDAR, LADAR,s IR imaging Cameras and sensors, Night vision systems, laser range finders, targeting and fire control systems, and space based electro-optical systems. We also work with commercial optic and laser component manufacturers whose products are used to build these systems, and with companies that use the military technology for commercial purposes like laser bar code scanners, CCD cameras, and include medical device applications in areas such as deep tissue laser surgery.

A minor part of our business has been with companies building micro optic or fiber optic products. The common feature of all our clients is that they are designing and building cutting edge optics and electro-optic technology. Our client companies are located across the US. The positions we work on range from design engineer to senior manager, all requiring a strong technical background in the optics and electro-optics and laser systems industry.

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