Optical Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities
Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements
Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
Develop alignment procedures for optical designs
Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs
Characterize the performance of optical subsystems
Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus
3+ years optical design experience
2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment

Qualifications

Experience with Fourier Optics, flat field relay optical systems, and telecentric imaging
Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems
Experience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software
Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software
High attention-to-detail and accuracy
Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment
Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
Excellent communication, listening and people skills