Optical Engineer

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Ravee is seeking an experienced Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems for commercial, aerospace, and defense applications.

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.

This 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.

Primary responsibilities are to be performed in Dayton, OH.

May consider hybrid position for qualified candidates.

• Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and optimization of complex optical systems and subsystems.
• Develop system-level optical requirements, functional performance budgets, and design trade studies.
• Perform optical modeling, tolerance analysis, stray light analysis, and performance optimization using industry-standard tools.
• Design and specify optical components and systems, including lens assemblies, beam expanders, fiber collimators, and illumination systems.
• Support prototype development, optical alignment, integration, characterization, and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout product development.
• Support technology roadmap development, customer engagements, technical proposals, and intellectual property generation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects.