Optical Engineer Opening in Lexington, MA! Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to make it the 2nd largest IT staffing agency in the country. Apex has an opportunity for a Optical Engineerrole in the Lexington, MA area. This is a 1+ year contract position and the pay rate is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details: For applicants who are interested in this Optical Engineer opportunity; please send a Word resume to mackerman@apexsystems.com, Technical Recruiter, at mackerman@apexsystems.com Position:Optical Engineer Apex Job ID:1180092 Location: Lexington, MA (some remote work possible) Rate: Negotiable based on experience Duration: 1+ year Position Description:
- Designs, models, analyzes, and tests optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products.
- Conducts research and development into phases of physical optics and geometric optics, lasers, laser characteristics, laser maintenance, and broadband optical sources.
- Applies research of complex optical systems to achieve desired optical outcomes.
- Develops component specifications, tolerances, simulations and tests procedures for electro-optical systems and components.
- Uses design-to-cost models, six sigma methodology, and other methods to assure and verify optical design requirements are met.
Required Skills: Experience with a range of optical systems: visible, IR, reflective, refractive, ground, space & aircraft systems and high energy laser systems. Familiarity with Zemax and/or Code V. Experience with interferometry and optical inspection methods. Desired Skills (not required but candidate will have exposure to these skills in this role):Additional Requirements: Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition of employment Additional Benefits: For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit! Perks: EEO Employer Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.com or 844-463-6178.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.com or 844-463-6178.
