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Job Description
ARKA Group L.P. (ARKA) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military intelligence community and commercial space industry delivering nextgeneration solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.
Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!
Position Overview:
The Optical Engineering department supports the design analysis fabrication metrology optical alignment and optical testing of airborne and spacebased optical systems subsystems and components. The available position is for a midcareer candidate with relevant optics (and/or aerospace) industry experience. You will be expected to be able to work independently and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Developing integration and test plans/procedures for optical components and systems
- Generating error budgets for fabrication of optical components and assembly/alignment of optical systems
- Attending and preparing materials for presentation during System Requirements Review Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review
- Supporting optical fabrication/testing and optical system alignment and testing in clean room environment
- Analyzing optical performance of optical components or systems (WFE MTF throughput etc.
- Documenting test plans/procedures sufficiently to allow for peer review and multidiscipline transfer of information
- Being able to work in a flexible environment of uncertain requirements and constraints to help guide others to ideal solutions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with 02 years of relevant experience; Masters preferred
- Bachelors Masters or PhD in optical engineering physics engineering or a related field
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Optical design development and analysis in Code V Zemax FRED or equivalent packages
- Experience working with optical test equipment such as interferometers 4D Zygo) Laser Trackers theodolites and associated software 4SightFocus MetroPro/Mx Spatial Analyzer) Working knowledge of programming language for data processing/analysis (Matlab Python Mathcad Mathematica)
- Working knowledge of aerospace integration and test protocols assembly and test approaches
- Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other organizations management professional and support staff customers and government representatives
Location: Danbury CT
The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County Danbury offers a diverse economy wonderful parks cultural attractions an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. Were close to New York City Boston and other major cities great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with awardwinning institutions colleges cultural events and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
- Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
- 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
- 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
- 13 paid holidays
- Continuing education benefit for approved programs
- Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
- Company paid life insurance AD&D ShortTerm and LongTerm disability insurance
- 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate listen to and interpret instructions occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals move between workstations reach and replace equipment and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard communicate listen to and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply send a request to or contactand press 2 for Human Resources.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:
U.S. citizenship in support of contract requirements. Additionally if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the U.S. 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.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. Restrictions:
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Preemployment Screenings:
Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several preemployment requirements to include a credit check background check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
ARKA 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
