Optical Test Engineer

Overview

Design, develop, and execute test procedures for optical components and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• test planning
• documentation
• test automation
• data analysis
• optical testing
• issue resolution

Tasks

-Create detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies for optical systems and components. -Prepare comprehensive documentation, including test plans, work instructions, and performance reports. -Develop and maintain automated test systems, often writing code in Python or MATLAB to enhance efficiency. -Analyze test data, interpret performance results, generate technical reports, and make data-driven recommendations for product optimization. -Conduct comprehensive optical tests and diagnostics using specialized equipment like interferometers, power meters, and spectrophotometers. -Work closely with design, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and facilitate integration. -Identify and resolve optical-related issues in prototypes and finished products.

Requirements

• optical engineering
• python
• matlab
• zemax
• fiber optics
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience with the space qualification of precision optical systems. -Experience operating and maintaining optical test equipment and precision measurement tools. -Experience with single mode fiber optics and free space fiber coupling. -Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. -Experience with space systems, free space optical systems, and precision mechanisms. -Ability to code in languages like Python or MATLAB and use optical analysis tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V). -Proficiency in diffraction limited optical measurements, interferometry, and high-speed optical tracking. -Deep understanding of optics, photonics, geometrical optics, and material properties. -5+ years of experience as an optical test engineer. -Familiarity with sources, metrology tools, optics, and equipment in the infrared spectrum.

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Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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