Staff Optical Systems Engineer
Core
Drive optical systems development for multiomic discovery platforms from concept to commercialization, focusing on imaging, illumination, and autofocus systems.
Role type
Staff Optical Systems Engineer
Builds
Multiomic discovery platforms and optical modules
Domain
Life Sciences / Optical Engineering / Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical design principles (geometrical/physical optics), Optical component selection (lenses, mirrors, sensors), Optical design software (Zemax, Code V), Image and data analysis programming, Hands-on system integration and alignment, NPI and production transfer, Vendor management, Root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Commercialization of scientific imaging devices (fluorescent microscopy), Theoretical and experimental research in imaging technologies
Technologies
Zemax, Code V
Responsibilities
Drive requirements gathering, design, review, and verification of optical components and systems; Build and integrate complex optical systems including imaging and autofocus; Develop testing methodologies and breadboards to characterize performance; Evaluate design trade-offs for performance, cost, and manufacturability; Conduct research into new imaging technologies; Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing functions.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
