Engineering Tech Fellow, Optical Design
Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Date Posted:2023-03-28Country:United States of
AmericaLocation:AZ201: RMS AP Bldg East Hermans Road Building 801,
Tucson, AZ, 85756 USAPosition Role Type:Hybrid About Us: At
Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our
values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend
freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than
100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet
the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat.
Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer,
more secure world. Job Summary: The Electro-Optics (EO) Department
at Raytheon is seeking an Optical Design & Analysis Engineering
Tech Fellow that is responsible for designing new and advanced
optical sensors in support of new product development. He or she
will lead teams in defining optical design solutions, being
responsible for performance and cost and supporting these products
through their development, implementation, verification, and
maintenance. Additionally, they will be responsible for shaping the
optical sensor development strategy for Raytheon, including road
maps for Product Lines and new optics related technologies. The
selected candidate will be required to effectively interact with
engineers across multiple disciplines including systems,
electro-optical subsystems, optics, opto-mechanics, detectors,
cryogenics, and electro-optical system test and verification. The
selected candidate will be expected to effectively present their
work in program and Business Unit reviews and to provide expert
counseling and mentoring. They will be expected to lead teams and
provide technical oversight and task delegation as appropriate. The
customers of this position will include internal Raytheon personnel
and programs, as well as external Government(s) personnel and
programs. They will work with the customer and engineering
leadership to define design requirements to validate and to verify
that hardware being designed is compliant with requirements. As a
fellow, it is expected that the candidate work across Product Lines
and Business Units as dictated by the critical needs of the
Enterprise. Additionally, the Fellow will seek out and establish
apprenticeships to enable a teaching culture at Raytheon. In this
position, they must have exhibited a proven track record with
national recognition of an electro-optical sensor architecture
mindset in developing sensor products and working across a
product's life cycle. The candidate of choice will encompass a
history of design innovation validated by patents and technical
papers, serving as the expert through integration and qualification
of electro-optical sensors, and leading Failure Investigation Teams
in resolution to complex production sustainment issues and / or
sensor anomalies. We value diverse skills and experience, so don't
hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our
team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do
our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish
here, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities to Anticipate
:
- Lead selection of optical sensor design solutions for Raytheon
electro-optical products with considerations for its role in the
system, all phases of engineering and production, and the product
life cycle
- Lead trade studies on various sensing systems such as aperture
size, wavebands, field of view, F-number, tolerances, stray light,
material selection, packaging, etc.
- Support electro-optical modeling and simulation activities
- Lead development of requirements in support of optical design,
stray light, etc and the requirement flow to components
- Drive the development, implementation, verification and
maintenance of optical designs in close collaboration with other
disciplines to provide a mature optimized missile product
- Identify strategic optical engineering development
opportunities
- Propose and lead independent research and development (IRAD)
projects for the advancement of optical engineering solutions
- Ensure balance of risk, performance, and cost
- Be accountable to leadership for technical decisions
- Participate in major technical review boards, e.g., Failure
Review Board
- Communicate and collaborate with Program Management and
Technical Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Manufacturing,
Suppliers, and Customers
- Guide, apprentice, mentor, and train employees within the
optical design area
- This is a hybrid role, and the selected applicant will work
with the hiring manager to set a schedule. Qualifications You Must
Have :
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
(STEM)
- Minimum 12 years' of prior engineering experience OR an
Advanced degree and 10 years' of prior engineering experience
- Minimum 12 years' of optical design, analysis and/or
tolerancing experience on ultra-violet (0.3 um) through Long-Wave
Infrared (14 um) optical systems
- Patents, Papers and/or Publications in related technical
field
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued
security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as
only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Value :
- MS or PhD in Physics, Optical Sciences or other related
engineering field
- Experience with Code V, Zemax, FRED, or equivalent optical
design tools
- Experience in optical fabrication, testing, and/or stray light
from ultra-violet through Long-Wave Infrared
- Experience leading optical design teams including, but not
limited to: Optical Designers, Stray Light Analysts,
Opto-Mechanical Engineers, Detector Engineers, and/or Optical Test
Engineers
- Experience leading optical design trade studies and engineering
efforts involving engineers across multiple disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to influence others to achieve technical
and programmatic goals
- Demonstrated proactive problem solving experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop a business strategic vision and
execute changes
- Demonstrated ability to write successful technical proposal
volumes
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication ability to
leadership
- Experienced stray light analyst
- Experience within the aerospace industry
- Active DoD issued Top Secret security clearance What We Offer:
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an
experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package
that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness,
retirement and work/life benefits; career development and
recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer
include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work
schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and
child/adult backup care. Clearance Information:This position
requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The
Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of
the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security
clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can
be found on the US Department of State government website here:
Employee Referral Award Eligibility: This requisition is eligible
for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must
be met to receive the referral award. RTX is An Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally
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