What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aero-Optics Engineer for Modeling & Simulation Huntsville, AL - 6 month contract to hire position at Optical Society of Southern California?
Nicholas Croglio
4/15/2025 9:21 PM
Aero-Optics Engineer for Modeling & Simulation
Huntsville, AL - 6 month contract to hire
Client is seeking an Aero-Optics Engineer to support development and validation of aero-optical models and simulation software. This position requires experience with optical analysis, including a solid understanding of physical and geometrical optics, Zemax, Matlab or Python modeling, and data analysis. Experience with aero-optics and wind tunnel testing is a plus.
A successful applicant is self-motivated, able to work well in teams, eager to learn, and able to clearly communicate and document their work.
This position is full-time (40 hours per week) in Huntsville, Alabama. Salary is commensurate with applicant’s qualifications and experience. Client offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a robust ETO plan, and 401k.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain a security clearance upon demonstrated need.
Responsibilities
Analyze hypersonic wind tunnel test data
Develop and validate aero-optical models
Simulate optical effects for scene generation or flight predictions
Develop comprehensive and detailed reports
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Physics, Optical Science, Mathematics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical area
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Disciplined approach to laboratory work with strong attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Best,
Lea Trainor
Lea Trainor | Technical Recruiter
T: 781-451-0009 | ltrainor@j-galt.com
John Galt Staffing | www.j-galt.com
4/15/2025 9:21 PM
Aero-Optics Engineer for Modeling & Simulation
Huntsville, AL - 6 month contract to hire
Client is seeking an Aero-Optics Engineer to support development and validation of aero-optical models and simulation software. This position requires experience with optical analysis, including a solid understanding of physical and geometrical optics, Zemax, Matlab or Python modeling, and data analysis. Experience with aero-optics and wind tunnel testing is a plus.
A successful applicant is self-motivated, able to work well in teams, eager to learn, and able to clearly communicate and document their work.
This position is full-time (40 hours per week) in Huntsville, Alabama. Salary is commensurate with applicant’s qualifications and experience. Client offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a robust ETO plan, and 401k.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain a security clearance upon demonstrated need.
Responsibilities
Analyze hypersonic wind tunnel test data
Develop and validate aero-optical models
Simulate optical effects for scene generation or flight predictions
Develop comprehensive and detailed reports
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Physics, Optical Science, Mathematics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical area
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Disciplined approach to laboratory work with strong attention to detail
Good organizational skills
Best,
Lea Trainor
Lea Trainor | Technical Recruiter
T: 781-451-0009 | ltrainor@j-galt.com
John Galt Staffing | www.j-galt.com