Applications Engineer

Arizona Optical Metrology LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Profit sharing

Company lunches

Mentorship

Job summary

Arizona Optical Metrology LLC seeks an Applications Engineer to lead software development for precision optical test systems, including interferometer platforms used in space telescope programs. You will implement UIs, automate workflows, and ensure data pipelines meet customer criteria.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, translate customer requirements into procedures, and support on-site commissioning and training across global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing measurement or instrument control software in engineering or scientific environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with Mx and/or 4Sight interferometer software, including scripting, sequence development, and data processing.
• Strong Python programming skills applied to data analysis, automation, or instrument interfacing; familiarity with NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib.
• Experience with interferometry, wavefront measurement, or precision metrology systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work with external customers in a technical capacity.
• U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying protected individual).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and deployment of software for precision optical test systems.
• Develop and maintain application UIs with scripting and automation workflows in Mx and 4Sight environments.
• Build data acquisition, analysis, and reporting pipelines tied to customer acceptance criteria.
• Own software configuration management for deployed applications including version control and release procedures.
• Support system-level integration and acceptance testing at the facility and at customer sites.
• Translate customer requirements into executable test procedures and configurations.
• Provide on-site commissioning, training and customer support for deployed systems.
• Capture and communicate customer feedback to drive product roadmap.

Skills

Python programming

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

Mx software

4Sight software

NumPy/SciPy

Job description

AOM is bringing decades of experience in optical metrology expertise to bear on some of the most demanding optics applications on earth – the fast-growing commercial space telescope industry, extreme precision optics for EUV lithography, and a host of other consumer, research, and industrial technologies that will shape humanity’s future through optics.

We are a fast-growing optical metrology business supporting amazing technology development all around the world.We operate with the pace and feel of a tech startup with the security of a mature technology at its core.It’s challenging, fun, and offers many opportunities to learn and grow for a motivatedApplicationsEngineer.

Our products and services include:

• Computer Generated Holograms (CGHs) enabling interferometric testing of optical surfaces – aspheres, freeforms, cylinders, conic sections, and many other complex surface shapes and optical systems.
• Mechanics for precise positioning and alignment of CGHs and test optics.
• Development of complete optical test setups for the fast-growing commercial space telescope industry, consumer electronics customers, the semiconductor lithography industry, and many other applications.

Essential Functions

Application Development & Deployment

Lead the development, integration, and deployment of software applications for precision optical test systems, including interferometric metrology platforms used in commercial space telescope programs

Develop and maintain application UIs with scripting and automation workflows inMx (Zygo) and 4Sight (4D Technologies) interferometer software environments

Build data acquisition, analysis, and reporting pipelines that connect interferometer outputs to customer-defined acceptance criteria and test documentation requirements

Own the software configuration management process for deployed test system applications, including version control, release documentation, and field update procedures

Support system-level integration and acceptance testing at AOM's facility and at customer sites

Voice of Customer & Applications Support

Serve as the primary technical interface between AOM and customer engineering teams for software and application-layer activities on projects in development and delivered test systems

Translate customer measurement requirements into executable test procedures and application configurations

Conduct on-site commissioning, training and customer support for deployed systems; develop clear user documentation and operator guides

Gather, synthesize, and advocate for customer feedback internally to drive continuous improvement in AOM's application development practices and product roadmap

Respond to field support requests and troubleshoot application issues in deployed systems, coordinating with AOM's optical and mechanical engineering teams as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering staff to understand measurement system design intent and ensure application software accurately captures and reports relevant wavefront and alignment data
• Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and customer program reviews; present application development status and risks clearly to both technical and program management audiences
• Contribute toproposal efforts by estimating application development scope, schedule, and risk for new programs

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess these skills and qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing measurement or instrument control software in an engineering or scientific environment
• Demonstrated hands‑on proficiency with Mx and/or 4Sight interferometer software, including scripting, sequence development, and data processing
• Strong Python programming skills applied to data analysis, automation, or instrument interfacing; familiarity with relevant libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, or equivalent)
• Experience with interferometry, wavefront measurement, or precision metrology systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work directly with external customers in a technical capacity
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or qualifying protected individual); this position involves access to export‑controlled technology

Preferred

• Experience supporting test system deployment and commissioning in aerospace, defense, or commercial space environments
• Familiarity with CGH‑based null test configurations or similar custom optical test setups
• Experience with additional interferometer platforms or metrology software (e.g., Apre, ESDI, or equivalent)
• Exposure to motion control or hardware‑in‑the‑loop integration within measurement applications
• Prior experience in a customer‑facing applications engineering, field applications, or systems engineering role

Why AOM?

We are a fast-growing optics metrology business supporting amazing technology development all around the world.We operate with the pace and feel of a tech startup with the security of a mature technology at its core.It’s challenging, fun, and offers many opportunities to learn and grow for a motivated ApplicationsEngineer.

Compensation

Competitive salary
Generous benefits package

401kcontribution
Profit sharing

Community

Company lunches, activities, and events

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