Optical Engineer: Innovative Imaging Systems

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and evaluate high‑precision optical subsystems. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers and physicists to advance laser distribution, high-NA imaging, and optical cavities, while developing alignment procedures and performing detailed analyses.

The role involves hands-on assembly and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, with a focus on delivering robust subsystems from component to system level.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years optical design experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software.
• Experience with 3D CAD design software like Onshape or SolidWorks.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in laser distribution, high NA microscope imaging, and optical cavities
• Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements
• Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems from component to system level
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
• Develop alignment procedures for optical designs
• Assist in hands‑on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs
• Characterize the performance of optical subsystems
• Capable of lifting and moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Conhecimentos

Optical design

Tolerance analysis

Hands-on assembly

Communication skills

Experimentation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences

Advanced degree a plus

Ferramentas

Zemax

FRED

Onshape

SolidWorks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and evaluate high‑precision optical subsystems. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers and physicists to advance laser distribution, high-NA imaging, and optical cavities, while developing alignment procedures and performing detailed analyses.

The role involves hands-on assembly and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, with a focus on delivering robust subsystems from component to system level.