Optical Engineer

Intuitive; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of advanced optical systems for AI-driven medical applications.

You will work at the intersection of optics, biomedical engineering, and AI, collaborating with hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists, and clinicians to deliver imaging and sensing solutions. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA guidance.

Qualifications

• Must have strong fundamentals in optics and optical design.

Responsibilities

• Testing & integration: conduct lab testing, alignment, calibration, and characterization of custom optical systems.
• AI/ML pipeline collaboration: design optical hardware optimized for AI feature extraction and data acquisition.
• Design & system development: end-to-end design, modeling, and prototyping of optical systems for medical imaging and sensing.
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork: collaborate with biomedical, mechanical, firmware, and clinical teams to integrate optical sub-systems into medical devices.
• Documentation & compliance: maintain design documentation and test protocols per medical device regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA guidance).

Skills

Optical engineering

Testing & calibration

AI/ML collaboration

Biomedical integration

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position: We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Optical Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of advanced optical systems tailored for next-generation Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) medical applications. In this role, you will work at the intersection of optics, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence, helping to turn complex optical data into actionable diagnostic and therapeutic insights. You will join a fast-paced, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists, and medical professionals.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Testing & Integration: Conduct rigorous laboratory testing, alignment, calibration, and characterization of custom optical systems to ensure optical performance meets strict AI data quality requirements.
• AI/ML Pipeline Collaboration: Work closely with data science and machine learning teams to design optical hardware optimized for AI feature extraction, data acquisition, and automated diagnostic workflows.
• Design & System Development: End-to-end design, modeling, and prototyping of optical systems (including lenses, illumination setups, detectors, and fiber optic delivery systems) targeted for medical imaging and sensing.
• Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with biomedical engineers, mechanical designers, firmware engineers, and clinical experts to integrate optical sub-systems into complete medical devices.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain thorough design documentation, optical schematics, test protocols, and design histories in compliance with medical device regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA guidance).