Head of Optical Engineering for Biomedical Imaging

Eikon Therapeutics; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 242,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company matching

Medical insurance (premiums covered 95

Dental insurance (premiums covered 100

Vision insurance (premiums covered 100

Mental health benefits

Weeklong shutdowns

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Parental leave

Lunch program on-site

Job summary

Eikon Therapeutics is seeking a visionary and accomplished Director, Optical Engineering to lead our team in designing and optimizing advanced optical systems at the interface of biology and technology. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team to drive innovation and shape the direction of optical engineering projects, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology.

The role requires extensive leadership, mastery of Zemax or Code V, and collaboration with software, biology, and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of management experience leading optics teams.
• Proficiency with Zemax or Code V for optical design.
• Experience delivering optics projects for biology.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of optical engineers in designing and refining advanced optical systems.
• Oversee end-to-end optical engineering projects from concept to validation.
• Collaborate with software, biology, chemistry teams to integrate optics.
• Mentor team members and foster innovation.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of designs and experiments.
• Ensure safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Optical engineering

Leadership

Imaging techniques

Spectroscopy

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Postgraduate degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Job description

Eikon Therapeutics is seeking a visionary and accomplished Director, Optical Engineering to lead our team in designing and optimizing advanced optical systems at the interface of biology and technology. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team to drive innovation and shape the direction of optical engineering projects, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology.

The role requires extensive leadership, mastery of Zemax or Code V, and collaboration with software, biology, and