Principal Optical Engineer

For this position we require a BS in optical engineering qith an MS preferred and ifteen years experience in lens design and system development, preferable with imaging systems. Ten years in depth experience in IR lens design. Must be proficient with ZEMAX Optical Design software. this person will be responsible for concept development, preliminary and critical design and analysis of complex Infrared (IR) optical imaging systems. Lead optical design projects which supports the IR product lines. Researches, develops and applies advanced optical system engineering theories, methods and research techniques in solution of complex technical problems. Conducts investigations, tests and analysis of considerable complexity. Primary responsibility is the critical design and analysis of complex, multi-element lens systems for use in Infrared Imaging systems. Visible & NIR lens design experience a plus. Propose system concepts and designs that are technically feasible, fiscally sound, and consistent with corporate strategy. Validate through modeling & testing. Define system requirements and flowdown specifications to related design disciplines (i.e., opto-mechanical, optical systems, coating, etc). Develop analytical models and use existing industry software (ZEMAX-EE) or accepted standards to predict optical system performance under all conditions (i.e., thermal, vibration, adverse environments, etc.). Develop manufacturing and performance tolerance and error budgets for optical systems. MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: statewide, MA JOB CATEGORY: Engineering TYPE: Full Time, Employee SALARY: 80,000.00 - 120,000.00 USD /year JOB REFCODE: 2171R COMPANY: Management Recruiters International CONTACT NAME: Robert Bradley EMAIL: Apply by Email