Optical Engineering-Technical Staff

 

The Optical Engineering Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a specialized group of about 35 Optical Engineers and Optical Specialists/Technicians. We collaborate with Mission Divisions across the Laboratory taking cutting-edge concepts and applying all aspects of the optical engineering discipline to the development of prototype satellite, airborne, and terrestrial optical systems. Our employees work within the entire optical system development life-cycle:

 

Our Engineering efforts support key mission areas including:

 

• Space control
• Communication systems
• Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
• Electro-optical technologies
• Biotechnology
• Tactical systems
• Homeland protection
• Air and missile defense
• Earth Science and Astronomy

 

In addition to large-scale projects, the Optical Engineering group acquires funding and conducts basic research on ideas generated from engineers within our group.

 

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which conducts groundbreaking R&D to solve problems that are critical not only to national security, but to the advancement of science itself.

 

For agile thinkers excited by the freedom to develop and execute novel ideas and test them in sophisticated real-world environments, Lincoln Laboratory offers abundant opportunities and resources, as well as a collaborative work environment across many disciplines.  Join some of the world’s best engineers by visiting:  www.ll.mit.edu.

 

Position Description

 

As an Optical Engineer, you will conduct engineering research, design, analytical tasks, and optical system alignments & testing supporting a broad range of novel optical programs. You will develop and use skills in optical design, analysis, assembly, alignment, and testing. You will be responsible for operating highly technical experimental apparatus.

 

Requirements

 

• A broad optical engineering education, with course work in geometrical and physical optics, with a familiarity of optical component fabrication, system alignment and testing.
• A working knowledge of Zemax or Code V optical design software
• You should demonstrate experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to produce and present professional written and oral reports.
• BS, or MS in Optical Engineering/Optical Sciences or equivalent
• Entry Level BS graduates should have a GPA > 3.3
• All employees at Lincoln Laboratory are required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

 

Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired

 

• Familiarity with stray light modeling, FRED software
• Experience assembling, aligning, and testing refractive and reflective optical components and systems
• Experience designing and tolerancing optical systems for fabrication
• Familiarity with COMSOL software

 

 

 

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (incl