Optical Engineer ( Rochester, NY ) *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K*
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Rochester, NY · Posted November 13, 2026
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About the job
Optical Engineer ( Rochester, NY ) *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K* Direct Hire Opportunity
Salary Plus benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
Job Description:
Our company is seeking optical engineers in Rochester NY to work on a dynamic team to develop EO/IR solutions. They will have Engineering responsibilities supporting the synthesis, definition, analysis, design, development, integration & test of electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance systems. Candidates will work closely with cross-functional members in engineering, manufacturing, & program management to design, develop & build high performance systems.
Essential Functions:
Optical Sensor System Analysis and Design, this includes developing new optical sensor payloads for both customer contracts and internal IR&D programs. Utilize tools and procedures for Optical Design, Analysis, Integration and Test. Provide Optical Engineering expertise to support manufacturing tasks and issues. Document and control optical tools and procedures. Develop and maintain technical connections and interactions with other optical Systems groups as well as relevant industry and academic groups. Prepare design specifications, analyses and recommendations for presentation and approval through a formal review process. Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes. Interface with mechanical, electrical, software and system engineers, providing engineering analysis and design from product inception to released fabrication drawings. Provide support for product development and proposals for conceptual layouts and cost estimation. Complete documentation and BOMs to support life cycle of new or improved designs. Provide support for existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders (ECO). Ability to obtain Secret security clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.