Optical Engineer — Onsite SF, Equity, High-Impact
Langham Recruitment
14 days+
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Job summary
A leading technology firm in San Francisco is looking for an Optical Engineer to join its product engineering team. This role involves designing multi-element optical systems and validating their performance under real-world conditions. Ideal candidates will have strong optics fundamentals and experience with Zemax, Python, or MATLAB. Join a team focused on cutting-edge optical systems, where your designs will contribute to reliable and high-performance products. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
Qualifications
- Strong fundamentals in optics, with hands-on experience designing multi-lens optical systems.
- Advanced proficiency with Zemax for optical design and performance analysis.
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data processing and automation.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize multi-element optical systems integrated with semiconductor light sources.
- Conduct tolerancing and sensitivity analyses aligned with manufacturing constraints.
- Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers on system-level trade-offs.
Skills
Optical system design
Opto-mechanical simulations
Zemax proficiency
Python or MATLAB proficiency
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Education
M.S. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
Tools
Zemax
SolidWorks
ANSYS
Job description
A leading technology firm in San Francisco is looking for an Optical Engineer to join its product engineering team. This role involves designing multi-element optical systems and validating their performance under real-world conditions. Ideal candidates will have strong optics fundamentals and experience with Zemax, Python, or MATLAB. Join a team focused on cutting-edge optical systems, where your designs will contribute to reliable and high-performance products. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
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