Optical Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1988H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Colorado

Posted

19 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishAssemblyPython

Job Description

Optical Engineer

IDEX Corporation

• Develop optical solutions for responding to priority market needs targeted by GSD’s Strategic Intent. • Identify new opportunities with existing and growth customers to deploy MSS capabilities. • Supports the commercial, program management, and site teams to drive growth and meet new market needs aligned with GSD Strategic Intent, including new product development, technology deployment, and ensuring scalability. • Directly interface with customers for technical and commercial matters. • Provide technical expertise and develop customer application-specific solutions, including feasibility, costing, and lead time estimates. • Supports system level discussions by bringing an optical system level view. • Thoroughly and comprehensively understand the capabilities of IDEX’s GSD manufacturing sites. • Lead NPI process for custom-engineered solutions from concept through qualification, quotation, prototype delivery, and hand-off to Operations for OEM production. • Translate customer needs and specifications into manufacturable designs using CAD, coating design, and COTS and custom optical system simulation tools. • Represent the GSD Team and GSD Strategic Intent, and consistently exhibit GSD Team Behaviors to customers and MSS site teams. • Represent GS&D at defense industry events, conferences, and trade shows. • Perform tolerance analysis and feasibility studies to ensure alignment with IDEX GSD manufacturing capabilities. • Generate detailed technical documentation for prototypes. • Support prototype-to-production process at manufacturing sites. • Troubleshoot technical issues and support customer returns and complaints. • Creates, effectively writes, and communicates multi-site proposals to customers.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering (with optics focus), or related field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in optical assembly support; tolerance alignment experience in defense or space preferred.
  • Proficiency with Code V or OpticsStudio and SolidWorks; familiarity with MATLAB/Python is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with wavefront measurement, active alignment, and metrology setups.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes for optical components and assemblies.
  • Experience in technical documentation and specification generation.
  • Strong communication skills; comfortable in customer-facing role.
  • Ability to work in ambiguous environments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to travel as needed to meet with customers, attend industry events, and to provide site support.
  • Must meet ITAR/EAR requirements (U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or contract-specific licensure).

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
  • PTO
  • Performance based bonus plan

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