Sr. Optical System Engineer
Core
Architect and develop advanced optical systems for FTIR, NIR, and Raman spectroscopy instruments, focusing on system-level design, optical modeling, and cross-functional integration.
Role type
Senior Optical Systems Engineer
Builds
Advanced spectroscopy instrumentation for research, materials science, energy, and industrial applications
Domain
Optical engineering / Spectroscopy instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical system design, optical modeling and simulation, tolerance analysis, error budgeting, system-level trade studies, prototyping and validation, opto-mechanical design, thermal effects analysis, programming for data analysis and modeling
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated development environments, knowledge of ISO standards, leveraging AI/ML tools for engineering productivity, AI/ML for instrument data processing
Technologies
Zemax, Code V, LightTools, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design and develop optical systems including imaging, illumination, sensing, or laser-based subsystems; Translate product requirements into optical architectures and system-level specifications; Perform optical modeling and simulation; Drive tolerance analysis, error budgeting, and performance optimization; Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams; Own system-level trade studies and design decisions; Guide prototyping, testing, and validation of optical systems; Develop and execute test plans; Support transfer to manufacturing; Troubleshoot complex optical/system-level issues; Mentor junior engineers; Interface with external vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership