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Description

SAIC is seeking an **Optical Engineer** located at **Picatinny Arsenal, NJ** to support our **DEVCOM** customer to complete optical engineering tasks associated with military optical drawings to include CAD based evaluation and include CAD modeling and simulation of optical performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

+ Perform optical engineering tasks associated with military optical drawings to include CAD based evaluation including CAD modeling and simulation of optical performance.

+ Participate in planning and tracking activities and interact with IPTs as required.

+ Use Zemax Optics Studio to perform analysis, modeling, and simulation of optical systems.

+ Utilize software-modeled optical systems in a collaborative environment to increase efficiency and the effectiveness of optical design efforts.

+ Responsible for tracking, managing, and organizing technical data packages for various military optical systems.

+ Perform optical laboratory analysis and testing of direct view, non-linear, electro-optical, and laser-based systems.

+ Complete relevant optical systems safety training to include but not limited to Laser Safety Training, and Training on the Safe Operation of Optical Targeting Systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelors in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and ten (10)+ years of experience.

+ Experience using Optical Engineering Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Specific experience using Zemax Optics Studio is required.

+ Experience in development of optical system prescriptions, evaluation of optical components for the human eye, and basic optical metrology.

+ Must have at least one (1) year of Optical Engineering experience in a laboratory environment supervised by a senior optical engineer. This experience shall consist of the measurement, verification, and validation of existing optical systems and optical system designs

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

+ Must have an active Secret Clearance.

+ Must have current US Citizenship.

REQNUMBER: 2508180

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