Lead Optical Physicist — Eyewear & Display Systems

Gentex Corp; Simpson (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great cost of living in the area

Job summary

A leading optics firm is seeking an Optical Physicist to design and develop optical systems for commercial and military applications. Responsibilities include leading design analyses, developing optical models, and managing technical programs. Candidates must possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field and have extensive experience in optical applications. The role requires deep expertise in optics and the ability to lead technical teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a focus on advanced optical technologies.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in optical applications or leading technical programs.
• Expertise in laser-matter interaction, stray light, and scattering.
• Familiarity with statistical techniques, experimental design, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of optical eyewear and components.
• Develop optical models linking parameters to performance metrics.
• Support proposal writing and technical documentation.

Skills

Optical system design

Optical modeling

Technical presentations

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Science/Engineering

Tools

Zemax/OpticStudio

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

A leading optics firm is seeking an Optical Physicist to design and develop optical systems for commercial and military applications. Responsibilities include leading design analyses, developing optical models, and managing technical programs. Candidates must possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field and have extensive experience in optical applications. The role requires deep expertise in optics and the ability to lead technical teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a focus on advanced optical technologies.