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Optical Systems Engineer

Arete Niwot, CO

Niwot, CO

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$95k - $165k/yr Full time Data Analysis Design Engineering

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Job Description

Arete is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to help design and build laser and optical systems in support of laser and sensor development programs, including DoD-funded research and development. This onsite role in Niwot, CO combines hands-on build and test work with modeling, simulation, and technical reporting, with opportunities to support field demonstrations and prototype electro-optical systems. The package includes comprehensive insurance and time-off benefits, retirement and employee ownership contributions, and support for continuing education.

What you will do

Drive technical research for laser and sensor development programs
Prepare calculations, models, and simulations to predict laser system performance
Analyze experimental data to assess laser system performance and validate results through analysis
Develop laser and optical system specifications, including component specifications and tolerances
Assemble, align, and test lasers and optical system systems, coordinating with manufacturing and engineering staff to support design
Design optical fixturing and execute tests to support alignment, construction, and performance verification
Inspect optical components and systems, and document designs, procedures, and performance
Prepare and present technical briefings, participate in design reviews, and maintain system documentation
Prepare electrical and optical hardware for demonstrations and experiments
Plan and execute field tests and demonstrations of prototype hardware electro-optical systems and components
Support proposal preparation for new technical work
Serve as principal investigator for DoD research and development projects and submit technical proposals for R&D programs
Perform additional duties as assigned

What you bring

Proficient theoretical understanding of laser physics, optics, and design approaches
Demonstrated capability in hardware build and test
Experience in executing DoD funded research and development programs
Ability to balance technical and business constraints in development projects
Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
Entrepreneurial mindset, quick understanding of overall project objectives, and selecting best suited solutions
Skilled and innovative problem solver who works well independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic, detail oriented, and inquisitive with critical review of technical work by peers
Responsive to technical questions and review from peers and technical management
Comfort adapting to a wide variety of roles supporting different laser, lidar, and optical system development projects
Proficient use of MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficient operation of standard electrical and optical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors, etc.)
Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, Python, or other scientific computing language
Basic understanding of optical detectors and radiometry
Ability to develop models and simulations of laser dynamics to support optical designs
Ability to develop code to process collected sensor data
Ability to independently research available literature to fill knowledge gaps as needed

Tools and technologies

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Oscilloscopes, signal generators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors
Matlab, Mathematica, Python

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Preferred qualifications

Remote sensing systems (visible, IR, lidar)
Solid state laser development experience
Experience with COMSOL, Zemax, Ansys, Solidworks, CREO, or other design software
Familiarity with Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP) analysis workflows
Active security clearance

Eligibility and screening

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200.

Salary: USD 95,000 - 165,000 per yearly.

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Optical Systems Engineer

Arete Boulder, CO

Boulder, CO

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$95k - $165k/yr Full time Data Analysis Data Processing Design Engineering

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Job Description

Arete is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to design and build laser and optical systems. This full-time, exempt, non-supervisory role focuses on performance modeling and simulation, measurement planning and execution, and performance validation through analysis.

Location and Employment Details

Location: Boulder, CO (onsite)
Work setting: Full-time; exempt; non-supervisory
Role basis: Based in Niwot, CO
Salary: USD 95,000 - 165,000 per year

Core Responsibilities

Drive technical research for laser and sensor development programs
Manage proposals for pursuits of new science and technology business
Prepare calculations, models, and simulations to predict laser system performance
Analyze collected experimental data to assess laser system performance
Develop laser and optical system specifications
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering staff to support design
Assemble, align, and test lasers and optical system systems
Document designs, procedures, and performance
Design optical fixturing and tests to support alignment, construction, and performance verification
Inspect optical component and systems
Prepare and present technical briefings
Participate in design reviews and maintain documentation of resulting system design
Prepare electrical and optical hardware for demonstrations and experiments
Plan and execute field tests and demonstrations of prototype hardware electro-optical systems and components
Support proposal preparation for new technical work
Serve as principal investigator for DoD research and development projects, including submission of technical proposals
Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Proficient theoretical understanding of laser physics, optics, and design approaches
Demonstrated capability in hardware build and test
Experience in the execution of DoD funded research and development programs
Appreciation of technical and business constraints for development projects
Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
Entrepreneurial mindset
Quickly understands overall project objectives and selects best suited solutions
Skilled and innovative problem solver
Works well independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic and detail oriented approach
Inquisitive, with the ability to provide critical review of technical work by peers
Responsive to technical questions and review from peers and technical management
Comfortable adapting to a wide variety of roles supporting different laser, lidar, and optical system development projects
Proficient use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficient operation of standard electrical and optical test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors, etc.)
Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, Python, or other scientific computing language
Basic understanding of optical detectors and radiometry
Capable of developing models and simulations of laser dynamics to support optical designs
Capable of developing code to process collected sensor data
Ability to independently research literature to fill knowledge gaps as needed

Relevant Technologies

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Matlab, Mathematica, Python
Oscilloscopes, signal generators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Remote sensing systems (visible, IR, lidar)
Solid state laser development experience
Experience with COMSOL, Zemax, Ansys, Solidworks, CREO, or other design software
Familiarity with Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP) analysis workflows
Active security clearance

Additional Eligibility and Compliance Information

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Areté will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
Qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veterans may request an accommodation if unable or limited in accessing the website; contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200.

Salary Range by Level

Engineer 2: $95,000 - $120,000 (required BS +2/MS degree or higher)
Staff Engineer: $115,000 - $140,000 (experience of BS+5 years, OR MS+3 years)
Senior Engineer: $135,000 - $165,000 (experience of BS+9 years, MS+7 years, or PhD+4 years)

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Optical Systems Engineer

Arete Denver, CO

Denver, CO

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$95k - $165k/yr Full time Data Analysis Design Engineering Engineering

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Job Description

The Optical Systems Engineer will support the design, build, and verification of laser and electro-optical systems. This role includes performance modeling, experimental planning, data analysis, and documentation, with onsite work in Denver, CO (based in Niwot, CO).

Key Responsibilities

Drive technical research for laser and sensor development programs
Manage proposals for pursuits of new science and technology business
Prepare calculations, models, and simulations to predict laser system performance
Analyze collected experimental data to assess laser system performance
Develop laser and optical system specifications
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering staff to support design
Assemble, align, and test lasers and optical system systems
Document designs, procedures, and performance
Design optical fixturing and conduct tests to support alignment, construction, and performance verification
Inspect optical components and systems
Prepare and present technical briefings
Participate in design reviews and maintain documentation of resulting system design
Prepare electrical and optical hardware for demonstrations and experiments
Plan and execute field tests and demonstrations of prototype hardware electro-optical systems and components
Support proposal preparation for new technical work
Serve as principal investigator for DoD research and development projects
Submit technical proposals for research and development programs
Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Proficient theoretical understanding of laser physics, optics, and design approaches
Demonstrated capability in hardware build and test
Experience in the execution of DoD funded research and development programs
Appreciation of both technical and business constraints for development projects
Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
Entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to quickly understand overall project objectives and select best suited solutions
Skilled and innovative problem solver
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic and detail orientation
Inquisitive approach with critical review of technical work by peers
Responsiveness to technical questions and review from peers and technical management
Comfort adapting to support a wide variety of roles across different laser, lidar, and optical system development projects
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficiency operating standard electrical and optical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors)
Proficiency with Matlab, Mathematica, Python, or other scientific computing language
Basic understanding of optical detectors and radiometry
Ability to develop models and simulations of laser dynamics to support optical designs
Ability to develop code to process collected sensor data
Ability to independently research available literature to fill in knowledge gaps as needed

Technologies

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Oscilloscopes, signal generators
Laser sources, spectrometers, detectors
Matlab, Mathematica, Python (or other scientific computing language)

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Remote sensing systems (visible, IR, lidar)
Solid state laser development experience
Experience with COMSOL, Zemax, Ansys, Solidworks, CREO, or other design software
Familiarity with Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP) analysis workflows
Active security clearance

Other Considerations

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact Aret Human Resources at 818-885-2200.

Salary Range by Level

Engineer 2: $95,000 - $120,000 (required BS +2/MS degree or higher)
Staff Engineer: $115,000 - $140,000 (experience of BS+5 years, or MS+3 years)
Senior Engineer: $135,000 - $165,000 (experience of BS+9 years, MS+7 years, or PhD+4 years)

Equal Opportunity

Aret is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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3d ago

Electronics Tech Support - Applications Engineer for Laser Systems

Wavelength Electronics Bozeman, MT

Bozeman, MT

3d ago

$25 - $37/hr Full time Electrical Engineering Applications Engineering Customer Support

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Job Description

Wavelength Electronics offers competitive hourly pay, a flexible schedule, and an in-person team environment in Bozeman, MT. You’ll support customers integrating laser system electronics, with benefits that include 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees and dependents, paid time off, paid sick leave, holidays, and retirement support through a 401(k) with matching. The role is well-suited for an applications-minded engineer who enjoys troubleshooting and clear communication with both US and international customers.

What you’ll do

Ask the right questions to understand each customer’s technical needs and business goals, handling most interactions remotely via email, phone, and video calls.
Simulate customer setups on the bench and perform accurate, complex electronics troubleshooting to resolve integration and performance issues.
Provide written and verbal support with excellent clarity for both US and international customers.

Responsibilities

Support customers with technical troubleshooting and help integrating OEM drivers and temperature controllers for laser system applications.
Interpret and work through issues using schematics, applying knowledge to analog and digital circuit troubleshooting.
Work effectively in a dynamic environment, managing shifting priorities while maintaining customer trust.

What you bring

2-year degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience) and two years of experience in B2B customer service.
Ability to understand and troubleshoot basic analog and digital circuits and read schematics.
Experience in an optics lab.
Familiarity with LabVIEW and USB interface software is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Electronics troubleshooting experience: 1 year preferred.

Benefits and support

401(k) and 401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance and HSA (Health Savings Account) with HSA contribution
Paid health insurance premiums (100% for employee and dependents)
Life insurance
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Competitive wages

Details

Location: Bozeman, MT (in person), Bozeman, MT 59715 (preferred)
Work schedule: 40.0 hours per week
Pay: USD $25 - $37 per hour

Technologies: LabVIEW, USB interface software.

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13d ago

Principal Software Engineer Lead - High Energy Laser (HEL) Beam Director Product Owner

Raytheon McKinney, TX

McKinney, TX

13d ago

$108k - $205k/yr Full time Agile Agile Scrum CI/CD

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Job Description

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Software Engineer Lead to own software execution for the High Energy Laser (HEL) Beam Director product in McKinney, TX. In this onsite role, you will guide disciplined development across multiple baselines while serving as a senior technical advisor and product owner for real-time embedded software capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead senior technical execution by delegating and reviewing work from lower-level engineers, with disciplined implementation of major system algorithms covering tracking, alignment, coordinate transformation, sensor line-of-sight, image alignment, and laser-enabled operations.
Review code and validate algorithm behavior, clearly communicate technical rationale, and influence engineering practices and procedures to maintain steady program execution.
Provide systems-thinking and architectural support, including development of CONOPS, specification tree structures, and multi-CSCI decomposition to resolve complex, customer-critical issues.
Work effectively with senior architects and technical fellows to integrate across disciplines while maintaining technical momentum with minimal oversight.
Apply subject-matter expertise in system-of-systems architecture, inter-CSCI and LRU interfaces, requirement flows, and hardware/software integration to clarify end-to-end sensor and processing capabilities.
Lead agile execution of software technical scope across program baselines by coordinating planning, prioritizing backlog execution, and aligning with evolving product-line objectives.
Collaborate with senior systems engineers and cross-functional technical leads to support integration, verification, and delivery across Archerfish, Apache, and MQ-9 simultaneous efforts.
Perform primarily onsite work in McKinney, TX; applicants must be in the area or willing to relocate to it.

Required Qualifications

Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
Minimum 5-8 years developing or supporting real-time embedded software for mission-critical systems.
Experience implementing and validating real-time algorithms and supporting SW/HW integration on embedded platforms.
Experience communicating and collaborating with teams, translating technical considerations into actionable guidance, and working in rapid-execution, multi-baseline programs.
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, with ability to obtain Special Program Access after start.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Technologies

Real-time embedded software
EO/IR algorithms
Real-time algorithms
SW/HW integration
Agile processes
Scrum
Continuous Integration
Automated testing methods

Preferred Qualifications

Active and transferable Top Secret clearance with Special Program Access.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to guide technical development, mentor engineers, and lead software teams through complex lifecycle activities.
Experience in rapid-execution, multi-baseline programs.
Experience with EO/IR or sensor-based targeting systems.
Familiarity with agile processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and automated testing methods.
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence aided development.
Experience coordinating across multiple product lines or quick-reaction capability programs.
Demonstrated leadership experience, such as mentoring junior engineers, coordinating technical initiatives, facilitating team collaboration, driving engineering best practices, and/or guiding peers toward successful delivery.

Compensation and Work Model

Location: McKinney, TX, United States (onsite)
Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 per year

Benefits

Relocation offered based on eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

Onsite and Interview Process Notes

Onsite roles primarily work onsite.
Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in person at one of the company office locations as part of a secure hiring process.

Raytheon’s values include Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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