Senior Optomechanical Engineer — Wireless Optical Systems

Technology Innovation Institute; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Innovation Institute is seeking a Senior Optomechanical Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead R&D on wireless optical communication systems. The role involves designing mounts, managing thermal and vibrational effects, and integrating fast steering mirrors and sensors in compact assemblies.

You will conduct precision metrology in a cleanroom, select materials like Invar or Zerodur, and ensure robust weatherproof enclosures. English fluency and a Master’s in Optics are required.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Optics or similar.
• At least 2 years of working experience in an R&D department (or 5 years in optical design systems).
• Good level of English (speaking and writing).

Responsibilities

• Designing kinematic mounts and flexures for lenses, prisms, and mirrors.
• Performing thermal management analyses and material selection to prevent focus drift.
• Conducting vibration and structural FE analysis for precision optics.
• Integrating steering mechanisms, FSMs, and actuators in tight spaces.
• Designing rugged, weatherproof outdoor housings with optical windows and baffles.
• Hands-on alignment and metrology in cleanroom using autocollimators and interferometers.
• Designing passive heat sinking and cooling for high-power EDFAs and laser diodes.
• Driving CAD and GD&T to enable machinists to build high-precision parts.
• Prototyping, bonding optics, and troubleshooting mechanical issues on the optical table.
• Collaborating with machine shops and vendors for cost-effective manufacturing.

Skills

Optomechanical engineering

R&D collaboration

Metrology & alignment

CAD modeling

Education

Master's degree in Optics

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

Job description

Technology Innovation Institute is seeking a Senior Optomechanical Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead R&D on wireless optical communication systems. The role involves designing mounts, managing thermal and vibrational effects, and integrating fast steering mirrors and sensors in compact assemblies.

You will conduct precision metrology in a cleanroom, select materials like Invar or Zerodur, and ensure robust weatherproof enclosures. English fluency and a Master’s in Optics are required.