Onsite Optical Engineer — Build, Align & Test Precision Systems

Entegee; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Term life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Entegee in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead optical system builds, alignment, testing and deployment support onsite. The role requires hands-on lab work and close collaboration with senior staff.

You will analyze wavefront error, stray light, and tolerance sensitivity using Zemax and translate results into designs and documented procedures for customers and internal teams. Travel up to 10% and a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or Optical Sciences are required; active

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or Optical Sciences.
• Experience with lab assembly and alignment of complex optical systems.
• Solid understanding of optical theory and principles of application.
• Experience in optical system design and layout using Zemax.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% in support of system deployment or customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build optical systems and related optical instrumentation to requirements and specifications.
• Document optical alignment and test results at the component, sub-system, and system level to ensure requirements are met.
• Analyze optical systems under senior staff supervision, including wavefront error, stray light, and tolerance sensitivity, using Zemax or similar professional tools.
• Compare optical analysis results to system requirements.
• Support maturation of existing products and manufacturing processes through documentation, procedures, and support infrastructure.
• Write and contribute to design documentation, operational specifications, and project briefings for internal and customer use.
• Conduct optical component searches and work with vendors to identify suitable parts.
• Participate in customer briefings, presentations, and meetings.

Skills

Lab assembly

Optical theory

System design

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or Optical Sciences

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Entegee in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead optical system builds, alignment, testing and deployment support onsite. The role requires hands-on lab work and close collaboration with senior staff.

You will analyze wavefront error, stray light, and tolerance sensitivity using Zemax and translate results into designs and documented procedures for customers and internal teams. Travel up to 10% and a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or Optical Sciences are required; active