Senior Optical Engineer Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Madison, WI (Job ID 1271530400)

Description

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!

Responsible for the completion of one or more technical activities, of moderate complexity, on time and budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems. May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments.

• Work with engineering teams to optimize optical performance of laser diodes and laser systems
• Review performance specifications and requirements, and, under direction, develop designs to best support them and to reduce manufacturing risks
• Develop performance models and document test procedures 
• Perform design of experiments (DOEs) and analyze device testing data to improve quality
• Use of computer-aided engineering and design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, systems and services.
• Suggest assembly, tooling, and product improvements.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Lead less-experienced engineers
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Strong physics background including electromagnetics and diode lasers
• Familiarity with laser diode manufacturing
• Knowledge of optical coating design and implementation
• Some background in mechanical design and vacuum systems
   

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Fluency in technologies and application domain
• Ability to lead a technical group independently

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  #LI-SF1 #INDDAY