Job Description:

• 1) Designs optical systems with specific characteristics to fit within specified physical limits of precision optical instruments, such as still- and motion-picture cameras, lens systems, telescopes, and viewing and display devices: Determines specifications for operations and makes adjustments to calibrate and obtain specified operational performance.

• 2) Determines proper operation of optical system and makes adjustments to perfect system.

• 3) Designs mounts for components to hold them in proper planes in relation to each other and instrument in which they will be used.

• 4) Designs inspection instruments to test optical systems for defects, such as aberrations and deviations.

• 5) May work with electrical and mechanical engineering staff to develop overall design of optical system.