Senior Optical Design Engineer

**Job Description**

BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented **Senior Optical Engineer** to join our **EO/IR Capability Group** . This group comprises a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions that drive the success of our program portfolio.

The Senior Optical Design Engineer will develop and mature advanced EO/IR system concepts. Work will support development of next-generation Precision Pointers, Laser Systems, Imaging Systems, and other complex EO/IR systems.

This will include the design, analysis, and measurement of optical subsystems. Responsibilities include the design and analysis of optical subsystems, and the testing and validation of prototype assemblies. The work environment can present many technical challenges as well as significant growth opportunities. Successful technical contributors will be comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:**

+ Design and develop optical sub-assembly architectures and specifications for EO/IR Technology.

+ Predict and Perform performance analysis and design verification.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively

+ Contribute to program success

**Hybrid** : Onsite 3 days per week

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ BS degree in Optical Engineering or a related technical field

+ Experience in designing optical subassemblies and performing optical analysis

+ Experience working with and designing for electro-optical systems

+ Understanding EO/IR Systems

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**Senior Optical Design Engineer**

**123676BR**

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