We are looking for an Optical Engineer to join our Engineering team.
This position is full-time, Monday – Thursday, on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Radiant Power Corp. delivers the highest levels of quality and reliability from our full range of aerospace products. We provide a wide variety of emergency power supplies, power distribution and control sub-systems, flight deck sensors and instruments, a full suite of passenger comfort/cabin products, AeroELT Emergency Locator Transmitters and our Dukane-Seacom Underwater Locator Beacons.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications- Perform photometric evaluation/tests on various aerospace/military displays, controls and lighting products
- Develop and implement test criteria for production hardware which meets customer and industry specification
- Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates historical and statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Train test technicians in photometric measurement
Education, Experience and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis on photometrics and optics
- Experience with electronics, electro-optics, LED displays, and LED lighting
- Capable of analyzing electronic circuitry and determining root cause of failure (Failure Mode Analysis).
- Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with Quality manager to determine quality and reliability standards.
- Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as performance, mechanical, and electrical, characteristics.
- Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
- Support ESS and vibration tests and must provide QA inspection documentation for mechanical, electrical, and ESS as needed.
- Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
- Tests will be conducted using photometric test equipment and Spectra radiometric equipment against specified optical limits in specifications, operational manufacturing functions for brightness, color, reflectivity and other optical parameters.
- Responsibilities will include optical testing, troubleshooting, display performance and involvement in all key aspects of optical development.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Read/Write Fluently in English
- Must be well-organized, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, manufacturing environment
- Sustained dependable attendance.
- Cooperation with others in team environment for cross training and conference on operational issues.
- Initiative in learning and changing work methods to accomplish assigned tasks on a timely basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
- Regularly required to walk up and down stairs.
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Regular use of arms to reach.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis on photometrics and optics
- Experience with electronics, electro-optics, LED displays, and LED lighting
- Ability to analyze electronic circuitry and determine root cause of failure
- Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
