Lead design, simulation, tolerancing, and optimization of complex optical systems using tools such as Ansys Optics Studio (Zemax), Code V, LightTools, Lumerical, Quadoa, or equivalent
Perform stray‑light, ray‑trace, wavefront, photon budget, and design for manufacturability (DFM) analyses (e.g., Monte‑Carlo tolerancing)
Translate customer specifications into detailed design requirements; collaborate across mechanical, electrical, firmware/software, and manufacturing teams for system integration and prototyping
Guide validation of designs via lab testing, metrology, and performance measurement (e.g., MTF, distortion, SNR, wavefront)
Mentor and support junior optical engineers and cross‑functional partners, establishing design best practices and documentation
Drive innovation through research into new optical technologies, materials, coatings, and manufacturing techniques, informing future product strategies
Drive critical technical communications / negotiations with customers to ensure optical solutions align with performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Minimum 5+ years experience in optical design and engineering—ideally handling advanced, multi‑element systems
High proficiency with optical design and simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V and others)
Strong fundamentals in geometrical and physical optics design methodology, optical fabrication techniques, DFM, tolerancing, and metrology
Experience in design documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Background in imaging systems for robotics, embedded cameras, LWIR, biomedical, AR/VR, sensors, or AI vision modules
Exposure to prototyping processes including wafer‑level optics, active alignment, cleanroom assembly, or rapid prototyping workflows
Familiarity with optical test stations or imaging qualification methods
Experience in team leadership or mentoring, and process improvement with a proven track record of success
Programming or scripting skill (MATLAB, Python) for automation of analyses or data processing.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

optical designsimulationtolerancingoptimizationgeometrical opticsphysical opticsoptical fabrication techniquesprogrammingscriptingdata processing

Soft Skills

team leadershipmentoringcross-functional collaborationtechnical communicationprocess improvement

Certifications

Master’s in Optical EngineeringPhD in Optical EngineeringPhD in Physics