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Optical Engineer

Entegee
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Summary

We are actively seeking an Optical Engineer in Tucson, AZ. This is a full time, direct hire position requiring candidates be onsite. This role is responsible for optical system builds, alignment, testing, analysis, documentation, and deployment support.


Job Responsibilities

  • Build optical systems and related optical instrumentation to requirements and specifications
  • Document optical alignment and test results at the component, sub-system, and system level to ensure requirements are met
  • Analyze optical systems under senior staff supervision, including wavefront error, stray light, and tolerance sensitivity, using Zemax or similar professional tools
  • Compare optical analysis results to system requirements
  • Support maturation of existing products and manufacturing processes through documentation, procedures, and support infrastructure
  • Write and contribute to design documentation, operational specifications, and project briefings for internal and customer use
  • Conduct optical component searches and work with vendors to identify suitable parts
  • Participate in customer briefings, presentations, and meetings


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or Optical Sciences
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience with lab assembly and alignment of complex optical systems
  • Solid understanding of optical theory and principles of application
  • Experience in optical system design and layout using Zemax
  • Ability to travel approximately 10% in support of system deployment or customer engagement


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with adaptive optics systems
  • Experience with optical breadboard assembly and alignment
  • Experience with laser communications systems
  • Experience with lasers in benchtop or field applications
  • Experience with autocollimators, alignment telescopes, and interferometers
  • Active U.S. security clearance


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client


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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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