Junior Optics Design & Integration - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

We are currently growing our team and are looking for a Junior to Intermediate level Optic System Design & Integration Engineer. In this role you will work on a range of optical sensor and Smart Display Unit (SDU) programs providing design support services for Optical subsystems such as Day/Thermal imaging and LCD/backlighting systems. You will work closely with our manufacturing, supply chain, program teams and technical experts.If you were working with the team today in the lab, here are some things you could be working on:

• Perform Optical architecture simulation and analysis for new product development including:
  • LCD light source-light guide-reflector-diffuser-LCD cell-Touch Screen design
• Optical system performance analysis and measurement including:
  • Display metrology such as sunlight readability, chromaticity, viewing cone, uniformity, etc
• Select/ specifie optical components to meet system optical performance requirements including:
  • LCDs, touchscreens, backlight components and LEDs
• Provide technical expertise guidance to engineers or technicians working within a common integrated project team context
• Assist Supply Chain Management with procurement of complex optical components
• Oversee and coordinate the development of Source Control Drawings for optical components
• Monitor optical product production statistical process control parameters including Cp Cpk and control limits

Basic Qualifications:Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Physics, Electrical Engineering or applicable technical or scientific discipline.
• Understanding of the product development life cycle (electro-optical systems an asset)
• Understanding of Integrated Product Team environment
• 2 years of experience (related co-op/internships experience considered)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Interest or knowledge in the following is an asset:

• Experience with optical test equipment such as imaging photometer, spectroradiometer, optical bench and various other instruments at an expert level
• Experience in imaging sensors for robotics, machine vision, AI, or autonomous vehicles
• Good knowledge of Video I/Fs: CVBS RS-170A, CCIR, VGA Component Video, DVI, HDMI, SDI standards
• Knowledge and understanding of Video processing techniques including de-interlacing, FRC, scaling and image fusion such as alpha-blending and image stitching
• Knowledge and understanding of Mechanical design and DFM of combat vehicle electro-optical systems
• Experience with Specialty Engineering areas (Environmental, EMI, Reliability, Maintainability)
• Experience with Matlab, Minitab, Night Vision Lab NV-IPM (analytical software)

Company Overview:General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our team!We encourage applications from women, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, diverse cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.caOur Company BenefitsWe pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours – which means every other Friday off
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

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