Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist

Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Junior Optical Engineer or Physicist.

• At Huntsville, AL and Redstone Arsenal, AL for weapon system sensor/seeker simulation, testing, and evaluation, development, planning and analysis, which may include:
  • Optical system requirements, design, development and analysis
  • Scene projector optics and integration with seeker/sensor
  • Laser and infrared radiometry and testing of cameras and sources.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in optical systems, optical engineering, sensors/seeker testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation.
• The successful candidate will play a role in expanding our technology solutions to customers and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems. Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors.

• Provide optical engineering design, development, integration, test, verification and analysis expertise to activities for scene projection and weapon system integration and test.
• Serve as an optical engineering team member and coordinate with other optics subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Design and develop laser and optical solutions for testing with seekers/sensors.
• Development support activities will include design, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems, illumination systems, and laser systems.
• Operational support activities will include configuration, radiometric calibration, and operation of specialized equipment in support of the testing of missile sensors/seekers and other electro-optical sensors.
• Position requires comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide solutions.
• Collaborate continuously and mentor team members and others.
• Support the preparation of regular program status reports for senior leadership and government customers.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while developing contingency plans.

• Must have a BA/BS in optical engineering, physics or related area and at least 0-10 years of related experience.
• Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on optical requirements and designs.
• Must have optical design software experience for optical system design and ray tracing.
• Must have higher level language programming (Matlab, Python, or equivalent) for data analysis and visualization.
• Must have passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
• Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize optical/laser systems.
• Must have all-round communication skills and ability to work individually and collaboratively.
• Must be self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Must have analytical and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Must have customer service orientation.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree or PhD in Optic Engineering, Physics and/or related degree, preferred.
• Experience with optical design, assembly, ray tracing and/or HWIL testing, preferred.
• Experience with HWIL equipment, such as Laser and/or Electro‑optical Infrared (EOIR) Scene Projectors, sources, sensors and/or optics, preferred.
• Experience in ZEMAX, Code V, OSLO, or equivalent software languages, preferred.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs, preferred.
• Prefer an Active DoD Secret clearance.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

• None to occasional travel; 10-25% or less.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL . (More information regarding REAL  be found: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish…