Sights and Electro- Optical Sensors Optical Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

Contract Position

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate optical systems for armored combat and support vehicles, ensuring performance in thermal imaging, high-resolution cameras, lasers, radar, and electro-optical sensor systems.
• Design and develop optical systems from concept to production, including architecture analysis, trade studies, and requirements definition.
• Select components, oversee procurement, and support hardware builds and integration.
• Create optics specifications and test plans, ensuring compliance with performance requirements.
• Support integration and testing of sights and electro-optical sensors across various vehicle platforms.
• Develop and test optical components and subsystems, including thermal imaging systems, color/monochrome high-resolution cameras, lasers, and direct view optics.
• Conduct optical system alignment, calibration, and verification procedures in laboratory environments.
• Prepare and present technical reports, status updates, and briefings to stakeholders and customers.
• Provide technical support to program offices, customers, and internal engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optics, or Electro-Optical Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 5+ years of relevant experience (fewer years required with an advanced degree).
• Proficiency in optical system design, physical and geometrical optics, and video distribution techniques.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., CREO/Pro-E preferred).
• Hands-on experience with optical design and analysis software (e.g., Zemax, NV-IPM preferred).
• Familiarity with analog and digital video standards (e.g., RS-170, HD-SDI, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, 3G SDI, 6G SDI preferred).
• Knowledge of Military Standards and testing requirements (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallmark of organizations with low turnover.
• Final Pay offered will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
• For more active job openings: https://careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs
• For more information about Moseley visit: http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/