Optical engineer Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Responsibilities : Summary / Objective

ATA, a BlueHalo Company, is seeking an optical engineer to provide end-to-end optical engineering support to diverse R&D programs and small-volume high-tech production contracts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong creative and critical thinking skills; the desire to be a lead optical engineer on projects as well as contribute to technical proposal writing, customer interactions, etc. The ideal candidate would be able to quickly adapt to various types of work, and would quickly learn new skills, analysis methods, etc. while supporting a diverse range of contracts. The candidate must also be able to work individually and as part of a team environment. Projects are diverse and include laser space communication, directed energy / high energy laser development and tracking and pointing systems. Work includes all program phases : concept, design, fabrication, assembly, and test.

Essential Functions :

• Expected to lead the design, analysis, integration, and test activities of optical assemblies for ground, airborne and space applications.
• Will work with Zemax optical software for optical design and drawings. Some Solidworks is a plus, but not necessary.
• Working with precision optics in the fast-growing laser communications and directed energy markets.
• Perform alignment and operation of complex bench top optical systems.
• Operate and maintain state-of-the-art optical sensors and cameras.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional / secure office & laboratory environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and other equipment as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are nominally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel will be required.

Primary Location : Albuquerque, NM.

Relocation Available :

Qualifications :

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience :

Experience with advanced pointing and tracking systems

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Company Overview :

Applied Technology Associates (ATA), a BlueHalo company, is an advanced technology and engineering services company specializing in solutions and services for laser communications, acquisition, tracking, and pointing, space situational awareness, advanced radio frequency (RF) systems, and small satellite applications. ATA personnel have designed, developed, integrated, delivered, and field-tested systems for space, flight, maritime, and ground-based applications. ATA also has offices in Huntsville, Alabama, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Chantilly, Virginia.

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