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The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative optical solutions spanning imaging systems, laser-based systems, precision optics, and emerging photonic technologies.\nThis position offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle from concept development and system architecture through prototype development, testing, and product transition while collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to solve challenging optical system problems.\nPrimary responsibilities are to be performed in Dayton, OH. May consider hybrid position for qualified candidates.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the architecture, design, analysis, and optimization of complex optical systems and subsystems. \nDevelop system-level optical requirements, functional performance budgets, and design trade studies. \nPerform optical modeling, tolerance analysis, stray light analysis, and performance optimization using industry-standard tools. \nDesign and specify optical components and systems, including lens assemblies, beam expanders, fiber collimators, and illumination systems. \nSupport prototype development, optical alignment, integration, characterization, and environmental testing. \nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout product development. \nSupport technology roadmap development, customer engagements, technical proposals, and intellectual property generation. \nMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects. \nRequired Qualifications\nB.S. or M.S. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related technical discipline. \n3+ years of experience designing and developing advanced optical or electro-optical systems. \nStrong understanding of geometric optics, physical optics, optical tolerancing, polarization, and imaging system performance. \nExperience with optical design and analysis software such as Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, FRED, or equivalent. \nExperience with optical laboratory equipment, alignment techniques, and system characterization. \nProgramming or scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering tools. \nTrack record of excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and hybrid teams. \nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:\nFree-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) \nLaser systems and photonics \nSpace-based or airborne optical systems \nElectro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems \nPrecision optical instrumentation \nOptical sensing and spectroscopy \nFiber-optic systems \nAdaptive optics or beam control \nOptical coatings and advanced optical materials \nSWIR, MWIR, or LWIR optical systems \nMetasurfaces, diffractive optics, or metaoptics \nOptical manufacturing, assembly, and qualification \nSystems engineering for aerospace or defense applications \nExperience with environmental qualification or flight hardware \nAbility to obtain a U.S. security clearance \nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and equity participation \nOpportunity to develop next-generation optical technologies with real-world impact \nCollaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment \nTechnical leadership opportunities and significant system ownership \nFlexible work arrangements \nProfessional development and career growth in a rapidly expanding deep-tech company \nOpportunity to contribute to cutting-edge commercial, aerospace, and defense optical systems","description_format":"text","description_chars":3781,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Space & Aerospace","Satellite Communications"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T09:56:49Z"}],"liveness":{"score":27,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.489,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":25,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:4","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-29T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ravee-optics-optical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ravee-optics-optical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-30T04:07:14Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2750,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2250,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"}}}