Optical Engineer

Post Date

Aug 09, 2023

Location

Sterling Heights,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48310
US
Oct 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-643011

Pay Rate

$96k - $144k (estimate)

Job Description

The Slights and Electro-Optical Sensor Specialist will be responsible for the optical systems with the ground combat vehicles including laser protection coding and laser range finders. The team is responsible for the hard optics from concept through production. This person will be trained and mentored by the current Optics SME over the next few years to eventually take over as the sole Optics SME for the team. Responsibilities include:

* Evaluating supplier hardware

* Developing requirments

* Creating specifications and test plans

* Evaluating data

* Calibrating lab equipment

Required Skills & Experience

* Degree in optical engineering or physics

* 1+ years of experience in the field or in a graduate program

* Experience hard or powered optics

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Military standards

* NVIPM (Night vision performance model)

* Long wave thermal, short wave thermal, - wave lengths

* ZMAX

* Creo/PROe - or familiar with CAD

* EMC/EMI hardware experience

* Experience analyzing digital video - SDI, DVI, HDMI, RS-17

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.