Optical Engineer - Handheld OCT/SLO Imaging

Siloam Vision; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Strong culture of mentorship and growth

Job summary

A fast-growing medical imaging startup is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead the development of innovative ultrawidefield imaging systems. This role involves designing and prototyping optical subsystems for handheld devices critical to retinal health assessments. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Optical Engineering or related fields, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with optical design software. Join this passionate team dedicated to improving global health, with a flexible and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required.
• Experience in optical design and system integration is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and laboratory prototyping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and prototype optical subsystems for handheld OCT and SLO instruments.
• Conduct optical simulations to validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for quality and performance standards.
• Support clinical validation and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Optical design

Problem-solving

Laboratory prototyping

Technical documentation

Education

MS in Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics

Ph.D. in related field (preferred)

Tools

Zemax/OpticStudio

Job description

A fast-growing medical imaging startup is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead the development of innovative ultrawidefield imaging systems. This role involves designing and prototyping optical subsystems for handheld devices critical to retinal health assessments. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Optical Engineering or related fields, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with optical design software. Join this passionate team dedicated to improving global health, with a flexible and supportive work environment.