Systems Engineer / Optical Engineer

Job Description

Optical Physics Company (OPC) is an equal opportunity company with a strong team participation culture. We are seeking a Systems Engineer / Optical Engineer to join our team in Simi Valley! You will be responsible for managing and helping in the adaptive optics lab.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement lab projects

• Learn and maintain the company's technologies

• Direct and lead the work of technical staff

• Help in creating lab procedures and processes

• Assist in the success of Aerospace standards

• Troubleshoot any issues related to lab management

• Be able to learn the management of DOORS and such applications in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Physics or a similar field.

• Previous experience in Adaptive Optics, lasers, and other related fields desirable

• Experience in applications like DOORs is preferred

• Experience with Zemax is preferred

• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills

• Deadline and detail-oriented

• Strong leadership qualities

• Knowledge of Aerospace quality standards is preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace lab environment is required

Benefits:

• Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 Annual

• Holidays: 9 days

• PTO: 5 weeks

• Performance bonus: At the company's discretion

Company Description

Optical Physics Company (OPC) provides competencies in the design and manufacture of advanced optical systems for tracking, imaging, filtering, and beam control. It specializes in building high-precision optics; including mechanical assembly, electronics, optics, computer interfacing, signal acquisition, and signal processing. The company has built a reputation among its customers for being the go-to resource for addressing their most difficult challenges and developing innovative methods and sensors where off-the-shelf solutions do not exist.