Optical Strategy & Analysis Engineer

Danbury Mission Technologies is part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.

 

Position Overview: As a member of the Metrology, Strategy & Analysis organization, you’ll develop and implement mathematical algorithm solutions for optical and spatial metrology and fabrication data processing, support experimentation in an optical laboratory environment, and perform other challenges in applied mathematics.

 

Specific Requirements:

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Generation of machine instructions to deterministically grind and polish optical substrates
• Definition and development of data reduction and physics simulation algorithms to support analysis of numerical data sets and electro optical system design, as well as optical and spatial metrology and fabrication processes.
• Prototyping algorithms in mathematical analysis platforms such as Mathematica and MatLab, and reducing them to practice by developing proprietary software in a compiled language.
• Participation in designing experiments, preparing hypotheses to be tested, and developing models
• Author manufacturing procedures for use by opticians and machine technicians. Interface with technicians to ensure process conformance and provide direction when needed
• Providing support in the process of designing tooling for different polishing and grinding machines
• Providing support for process improvement initiatives with the goals of; developing fabrication techniques for new materials, reducing cycle time, reducing process variation, and minimizing non-conformance risk for existing processes
• Participation in root cause analysis investigations for both machine failures and manufacturing process non-conformances
• Providing support for manufacturing plans for current and future programs
• Ensuring safe handling of in-process and deliverable hardware

 

Education Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering / Physics / Material Science / Applied Math.  Other degrees of similar exposure to the math and sciences will be considered.

 

Experience Required: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong Computer Skills
• Strong team player with the ability to interface with other internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self-disciplined with the ability to stay focused on task, while maintaining a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to work safely on fragile, high value optics within manufacturing and laboratory environments

 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience, dependent on level, in a manufacturing environment including working knowledge of optical cad drawings and tolerances.
• Advanced mathematical background
• Python scripting and mathematical modeling (e.g.. MatLab, Mathematica, MathCad, or similar).
• Familiarity with electronic/robotics/CNC control systems
• Ability to apply basic manufacturing skills in the production, inspection and test of optics and optical product
• Working in a Laboratory setting

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• Able to lift/move computer and printer equipment

 

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

 

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.  For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance:  https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.