Optical Engineer - Full-time / Part-time

Aerotek Engineering is looking to hire the role of an Optical Engineer.

Core responsbilities include:

Designs optical system that meets photometric performance requirements of luminaire.

Expert of LED technology, selection, testing and troubleshooting

Be able to understand and interpret the lighting requirements of the specification-grade architectural luminaire market.

Optical system development includes ability to design reflectors and refractors while accounting for spatial constraints imposed upon by required accessories such as color filters and louvers.

Make recommendations to improve optical performance of existing designs.

Use optical software (Light Tools or Photopia) to optimize either existing or new optical system.

Create models of optical components in solid modeling software (PRO Engineer).

Request the making of prototypes and have them photometrically tested.

Create models of structural components when necessary.

Additional job duties:

Keeps accurate records of each optical system developed

Expert use of Goiniometer, Integrating Sphere and other like measuring equipment

Maintain job time sheet

Comply with company policies

Education and Experience:

BS in Engineering required

Masters of Science in Lighting or Optics preferred

Two years of work experience designing optical systems

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.