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Principal Optical Engineer - Optronics (Onsite) at RTX - ApplyBlast

Principal Optical Engineer - Optronics (Onsite)

RTX

5 months ago

3.7 on Glassdoor

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

0 applicants

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About this role

As a Principal Optical Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will lead the design and development of high-precision optical and visual display systems for aviation, spacecraft, and head-worn applications. Acting as a senior technical subject matter expert, you will guide design direction, drive prototyping, and mentor engineers across multidisciplinary teams. The role requires deep expertise in optical modeling, tolerance analysis, and transitioning systems from concept to full-scale manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead creation of system-level optical requirements and ensure cross-functional alignment
Perform tolerance, stray-light, and STOP analysis to ensure robust performance
Develop detailed optical designs using industry-standard modeling tools like Zemax
Guide prototype development, hands-on breadboarding, and optical alignment processes
Mentor junior engineers and influence technology roadmaps for emerging optical innovations

Skills

Qualifications

BS in STEMAdvanced Degree in Optical Engineering8+ Years Optical Engineering Experience

About RTX

rtx.com

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

2020

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At RTX, we're accelerating ideas to solve some of the world's biggest challenges by bringing together the brightest, most innovative minds across aviation, space and defense.