Optics Design Engineer

Paras Defence & Space Technologies; Bengaluru; Sur place; INR 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Paras Defence & Space Technologies is seeking an experienced Optics Design Engineer in Bengaluru to design, analyze, simulate, and optimize advanced optical systems for imaging, sensing, and illumination. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to move concepts through production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in optical engineering, hands‑on experience with design tools, and the ability to deliver robust solutions across the full product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.
• 25 years of relevant experience in optical design and development, depending on level.
• Hands‑on experience with optical design and simulation software.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop optical systems including imaging, illumination, projection, laser, and sensing systems.
• Perform optical system analysis, modeling, simulation, optimization, and tolerance analysis.
• Develop optical architectures and select appropriate lenses, mirrors, filters, coatings, light sources, detectors, and other optical components.
• Create and optimize optical designs using tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, LightTools, or equivalent software.
• Analyze optical performance parameters such as MTF, PSF, distortion, aberration, stray light, irradiance, uniformity, throughput, and resolution.

Connaissances

Optical System Design

Lens Design & Optimization

Zemax OpticStudio

CODE V

LightTools

TracePro

Ray Tracing

MTF/Image Quality

Python/MATLAB

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Optics/Optical Engineering

Outils

Zemax OpticStudio

CODE V

LightTools

TracePro

Description du poste

Optics Design Engineer:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Optics Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, simulating, and optimizing optical systems for imaging, illumination, sensing, or other optoelectronic applications.

The role requires strong fundamentals in optical engineering, hands‑on experience with optical design and simulation tools, and the ability to collaborate with mechanical, electrical, electronics, and manufacturing teams to develop products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical systems including imaging, illumination, projection, laser, and sensing systems.
• Perform optical system analysis, modeling, simulation, optimization, and tolerance analysis.
• Develop optical architectures and select appropriate lenses, mirrors, filters, coatings, light sources, detectors, and other optical components.
• Create and optimize optical designs using tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, LightTools, or equivalent software.
• Analyze optical performance parameters such as MTF, PSF, distortion, aberration, stray light, irradiance, uniformity, throughput, and resolution.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and sensitivity studies to ensure robust system performance under manufacturing and assembly variations.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers to define optical packaging, alignment, mounting, and integration requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, electronics, firmware, and systems teams for optoelectronic system integration.
• Support prototype development, optical alignment, testing, characterization, and troubleshooting.
• Define optical specifications and test methods and analyze experimental results against simulation.
• Select and evaluate optical components and suppliers based on technical requirements, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Prepare optical drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and production ramp‑up activities.
• Investigate root causes of optical performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to new product development, technology evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 25 years of relevant experience in optical design and development, depending on level.
• Strong understanding of geometrical and physical optics.
• Hands‑on experience with optical design and simulation software such as Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, LightTools, TracePro, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of optical aberrations, image quality, illumination, radiometry, photometry, and optical tolerancing.
• Experience with optical component selection and optical system integration.
• Ability to interpret optical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing tolerances.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and experimental skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and technical documentation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with imaging optics, camera systems, machine vision, laser optics, illumination systems, LiDAR, AR/VR, or optical sensing.
• Experience with stray‑light analysis and ghost analysis.
• Experience with optical alignment and characterization equipment.
• Knowledge of optical coatings, materials, detectors, and light sources.
• Experience with scripting/programming using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for optical analysis and automation.
• Experience performing Monte Carlo tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools and optical‑mechanical integration.
• Experience taking optical designs from concept through prototype and production.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and design optimization techniques.

Key Skills

• Optical System Design
• Lens Design & Optimization
• Zemax OpticStudio / CODE V
• Optical Tolerance Analysis
• Imaging & Illumination
• Ray Tracing
• MTF & Image Quality Analysis
• Stray Light & Ghost Analysis
• Optical Component Selection
• Optical Testing & Characterization
• Optical-Mechanical Integration
• Python / MATLAB
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Development

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Good communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with prototypes and laboratory equipment.

Location: [Bangalore]
Experience: [25 yrs]
Employment Type: [Full‑time]