BEAVERCREEK, OH Leidos
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Description
The Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) is searching for an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our Electro-Optics (EO) Research Team in Dayton, OH. The successful candidate will utilize a strong engineering or physics background designing, testing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing the next generation of optical system mechanics for space-based applications.
This position will support multiple aspects of the design and manufacturing process of optical lens systems. Addressing our customers’ challenging mission requirements necessitates critical thinking and complex problem solving. The successful candidate will be called upon to develop new and innovative solutions to challenging optical design problems. The engineer will work as part of an integrated team but should also be proficient at working independently.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide leadership to develop mechanical designs using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks), managing work of other technical staff
Design and execute opto-mechanical system and component testing
Perform vibrational mode, thermal, and mechanical stress analysis on designs and hardware
Perform analysis of data sets and develop tools for visualization and manipulation of the data
Work well in a small team environment
Be familiar with Linux, Windows, MS Office tools like PowerPoint and Excel, MATLAB
Present project results to internal team for reviews, customers, and at workshops / conferences
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline (mechanical, optical, engineering physics, or similar) or physics with 12+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience
Must be US citizen
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
Proficient in structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis
Experience with optical design, broadband light sources, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipment
Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD package
Experience with Ansys Mechanical FEA analysis software
Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis
MATLAB and/or Python programming experience
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing opto-mechanical systems
Communicate ideas and results with executive leadership on matters with significant impact to the project
10+ years experience designing lens system mechanics
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or physics
Strong statistics education or experience
Track record of developing new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in work
Experience testing lens systems experimentally to ensure they meet spec as-designed
LInC
Original Posting Date:
2025-02-07
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 – $227,950.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00152906
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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