Systems Engineer / Optical Systems Engineer

At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada youll work on a variety of opticalsensor and Smart Display Unit (SDU) programs gaining handson experience with day/thermal imaging LCD/backlighting and displaymetrology. This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow their expertise in optical system design simulation and test while contributing to realworld defence solutions.

Run optical simulations by building and support testing lensdetectordisplay chains with tools like Zemax/OpticStudio or CodeV.

Set up and operate an optical bench Align lenses place sensors capture video streams and record performance data.

Help verify target detectionrecognitionidentification (TDRI) performance Run basic analysis and document the results.

Create and update optical drawings Produce sourcecontrol CAD files and billofmaterials entries for lenses filters and other components.

Gather and analyse test data Use Excel Minitab or MATLAB to calculate basic SPC metrics (Cp Cpk) and flag trends.

Participate in design reviews by present test results answer customer questions and take notes for followup actions.

Support supplychain activities by helping the procurement team source specialty optics (custom lenses filters highpower LEDs) and track delivery status.

Collaborate in a crossfunctional Integrated Project Team (IPT) by working sidebyside with mechanical electrical software and systems engineers to resolve interdisciplinary issues.

Learn and apply defenceindustry standards Get familiar with MILSTD UK DEFSTAN and video interface specs (HDMI DVI SDI) through onthejob training.

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Physics Electrical Engineering Optics Photonics or a related technical/scientific discipline

• 1 years of professional experience in optical engineering (coop internship or entrylevel role acceptable)
• Familiarity with optical test equipment (e.g. imaging photometer spectroradiometer optical bench) training can be provided
• Ability to write clear technical notes requirement statements or short proposal sections
• Masters degree or additional coursework in Optics/Photonics or related field

Knowledge of video interfaces (HDMI DVI SDI CVBS) and basic videoprocessing concepts

Experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab Excel) for SPC (Cp Cpk)

Understanding of mechanical design considerations (DFM tolerancing) for electrooptical hardware

Experience with specialty engineering areas (environmental EMI reliability maintainability)

Proficiency in MATLAB Minitab or US Army Night Vision Lab NVIPM analytical software

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process please contact Human Resources via .

Remote Work :

Full-time