Optical Test Engineer

• Leads/contributes totheidentification test and complianceV&Vofgovernment and customer specifications for optical components/parameters of new designs.
• Supports the Engineering Qualityand Production teams by designing breadboarding and performing both standard and non-standard testing and evaluation set-ups.
• Provides EOengineering support throughout the designdevelopment NPI andsustainportions of product developmentincludingtimely detailed test reports.
• Tests components modules and systems for existingand developmentaldevices.
• Collaborates with program/product teams as well as Quality and Production to develop and document optical and laser test procedures for inspection and production lines.
• Leads/contributes tothe development of prototype and production test fixtures inspection requirements and work instructions as required.
• Performshands-on technical work in laboratory and field environments involving electro-optical metrology optical alignment system testing data collection and analysis.
• Supportsthe analysis and evaluation of design conceptsto produce realistic assessmentsofprogramrisks and to develop strategies for mitigation.
• Communicatesthe status of assigned work including current progress estimated time to completion risks and any required software tools etc. necessaryforaccomplishment.
• Provideslive instruction of operating laser products and instrumentsto team members.
• Performs laser safety calculations and evaluations of laser instruments and products.
• PerformsLaser Safety Officerdutiesas requiredand ensures that all laser-based devices and testing stations are properly identified with appropriate warning signage.
• Designs and implements laser testing stations that protect employees from accidental exposure including the identification of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to employees that work with or may be exposedlaserradiation.

• Associates degree in engineering disciplinewith8years of experienceORequivalent combination of 10yearseducation training and experienceinEOproduct development.
• Experience with military standards specifically MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
• Familiarity with ANSI 136.1 2022and experience asa site Laser Safety Officer.

• Excellent written verbaland interpersonal communications skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office suite.
• Abilityto adapt to modern software and work methodologiesto work in a matrixed organization and toself-manage time between multiple projects/tasks.
• Wilcox is a U.S government defense contractor and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work.

• BS in Engineering/Physicsand 8 years of experience or an equivalent combination of 12 years education training and experienceinproduct development.
• Experience with optical design and analysis software (ZemaxorCodeV) and MATLAB
• Experience with Python C/C or other programming languages.

• Must be able to sit stand walk talk hear; use hands and fingers to handle and touch objects tools or controls to work in a production environment. Vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus to work. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computeras well as prolonged periods of standing may be required. Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to perform physical tests and handle tools/equipment used for prototyping.
• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.