Junior Optics Engineer for Medical Diagnostics

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is looking for a Junior Optics Engineer to work with the Integrated Medical Technology team. The role involves hands-on prototyping and development of optical systems for diagnostic platforms, demanding strong skills in optical system development and instrumentation control. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related fields and up to 3 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in optical systems or related fields.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with optical alignment, imaging systems, or spectroscopy setups.

Responsibilities

• Build and align optical prototypes and test benches.
• Develop instrument control and data acquisition scripts using Python or MATLAB.
• Implement optical test protocols to ensure data quality and traceability.

Skills

Optical system development

Instrumentation control

Data analysis with Python

Experimental data processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CAD software (e.g., Solid Edge, SolidWorks)

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is looking for a Junior Optics Engineer to work with the Integrated Medical Technology team. The role involves hands-on prototyping and development of optical systems for diagnostic platforms, demanding strong skills in optical system development and instrumentation control. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related fields and up to 3 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for innovation.