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Driving Advancements: Spearhead research, development, and implementation of new mechanical design technologies to significantly enhance power output, reliability, efficiency, SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power), and robustness of our laser arrays and systems. A minimum of 6 years of impactful experience in a related engineering field, demonstrating a clear history of increasing responsibility and independent thinking, culminating in the successful design and implementation of complex products.

Leonardo Electronics US Inc

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

J-Vers Cloud

FEED

The multi-disciplined department includes engineers that may be responsible for the following: Designing, modeling/analyzing, and verifying optical components within a sensor/seeker designing the structures that hold the optics, including any mechanisms needed to move optics, as well as the cryogenic systems used to cool and maintain the temperature of EO detectors. The Raytheon Electro-Optics (EO) department is responsible for requirements decomposition, detailed design and production support of the EO Sensors/Seekers, including the detectors, cryogenic systems, and structures making up the sensor/seeker subsystems.

RTX Corp

EO Optical Engineer II (Onsite)

The multi-disciplined department includes engineers that may be responsible for the following: Designing, modeling/analyzing, and verifying optical components within a sensor/seeker designing the structures that hold the optics, including any mechanisms needed to move optics, as well as the cryogenic systems used to cool and maintain the temperature of EO detectors. At Raytheon, the Electro-Optics (EO) Department is responsible for requirements decomposition, detailed design and production support of the EO Sensors/Seekers, including the detectors, cryogenic systems, and structures making up the sensor/seeker subsystems.

EO Optical Engineer I (Onsite)

Work closely with optical technicians to develop precision alignment, test, and characterization methods for assembly of optical systems and subsystems, including interferometric and phase‑locking setups. Identify and interact with external suppliers for sourcing components or systems required for prototype builds and new products, including phase modulators, and CBC‑qualified micro‑optics.

Leonardo SpA

Senior Optical Engineer

Our GaN laser technologies enable a wide range of applications, including automotive and mobility, specialty and portable lighting, projection and AR/VR displays, biomedical instrumentation, industrial imaging, and emerging communication technologies such as LiFi. KSLD will continue to pioneer the future of light by developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative laser based products with high efficiency and luminance for mobility, specialty lighting, consumer, and industrial applications.

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KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc

ATSOndemand

Our teams integrate optical, opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineering disciplines to produce high-performance infrared imaging solutions that operate in demanding environments. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems.

Optical Design Engineer II

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience. Our teams integrate optical, opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineering disciplines to produce high-performance infrared imaging solutions that operate in demanding environments.

Principal Optical Design Engineer

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience. Our teams integrate optical, opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineering disciplines to produce high-performance infrared imaging solutions that operate in demanding environments.

Senior Optical Design Engineer

It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.

Senior Electro Optical Integration & Test Engineer

It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production. The Effectors Optics Department is seeking an Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems.

Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer II

Other key responsibilities will include working with senior engineers to develop algorithm requirements, analyzing system performance, and developing solutions to a variety of technical problems of large scope and complexity; interfacing with test equipment development and hardware assembly and test methods and leading small teams as needed. The EO Sensor Analyst / Engineer will also develop test parameters to help transition Seekers from engineering phase to production; determine optimal data analysis methods to ensure maximum speed and efficiency for test processing while ensuring that all relevant parameters are fully assessed.

Electro Optical Sensor Data Analyst Engineer II

It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience.

Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer

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NRCA is seeking a highly motivated and creative optical scientist intern to work on the development of solutions to various optical design challenges in a wide variety of areas such as optical design, optical metrology, and digital manufacturing. Nikon Research Corporation of America (NRCA) with locations in Belmont, California and Tucson, Arizona, is Nikon's advanced research and development subsidiary focused on inventing technologies that will drive Nikon's future products and businesses.

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Nikon Research Corporation of America

NRCA Optical Scientist Graduate-Level Intern (Summer 2027)

Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Research Engineering Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 9/28/2026 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates HR-OPSC@arizona.edu Open Date 7/24/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking applicants for a Design Specialist that will create large opto-mechanical systems for the Optical Fabrication & Engineering Facility.

University of Arizona

Mechanical Engineer

Education/Experience: Undergraduate degree (graduate degree in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required) in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field and a minimum of 10 years of prior, relevant hands-on experience in lab and/or manufacturing environments (preferably optics related, but not required). Brief Summary: Senior Electrical Systems Engineers work closely with optical, mechanical, software, and test engineers to develop, verify, and validate requirements for cutting-edge complex optical and electro-optical systems.

Edmund Optics Inc.

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Confirms the work of mechanical engineers performing the finite element analyses that identify the ideal force arrays for mirror support, then works with the technicians to ensure the force arrays provided by the installed actuators are within the tolerance necessary. Guides technicians in installing and testing the mirror support actuators in polishing cells that support the mirrors during fine grinding and polishing and the thermal sensing system used in the conduct of surface figure tests.

Metrology Chief Engineer, RFC Mirror Lab (Steward Observatory)

Develops solutions for production testing environments including vibration, thermal, hydraulic, radio frequency, and electro-optical systems. Position Summary Leads the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of advanced mechanical test systems for client effector products.

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies.  Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)

Apollo Professional Solutions

Mechanical Desgin Engineer

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Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Rocket Lab's Space Systems division builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, and radios.

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