Optical Metrology Engineer

DSJ Global; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Optical Metrology Engineer to lead the development of test methods, instrumentation, and measurement systems for ultra-precise optical assemblies. You will serve as a technical leader supporting new product development programs and will design, integrate, qualify, and transfer advanced metrology solutions into manufacturing environments.

The role focuses on leading metrology solutions, developing methods, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enable

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; Optics or Physics preferred.
• 5-15 years designing instrumentation for precision optical testing.
• Hands-on optical metrology laboratory experience.
• Experience with optical shop phase measuring interferometers.
• Strong understanding of geometrical optics and optical testing methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of optical metrology solutions for precision optical assemblies.
• Serve as Technical Lead on new product development programs.
• Design and implement optical test methods and custom instrumentation.
• Evaluate optical performance using wavefront, polarization, and other advanced measurement techniques.
• Analyze optical surface maps using Zernike and aspheric polynomial methods.
• Interpret optical drawings, tolerances, and ISO specifications.
• Qualify and integrate metrology systems into development and manufacturing environments.
• Create test methods, procedures, and documentation for manufacturing transfer.
• Train manufacturing personnel on metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on new product development initiatives.

Skills

Instrument design

Optical metrology lab experience

Reading drawings & GD&T

Technical writing & presentation

Multidisciplinary development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Optics or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Phase-measurement software (Zygo/4D/Apre/QED)

Job description

A global leader in advanced optical technologies is seeking an Optical Metrology Engineer to lead the development of test methods, instrumentation, and measurement systems for ultra-precise optical assemblies. This individual will serve as a technical leader supporting new product development programs and will be responsible for designing, integrating, qualifying, and transferring advanced optical metrology solutions into manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead development of optical metrology solutions for precision optical assemblies.
• Serve as Technical Lead on new product development programs.
• Design and implement optical test methods and custom instrumentation.
• Evaluate optical performance using wavefront, polarization, and other advanced measurement techniques.
• Analyze optical surface maps using Zernike and aspheric polynomial methods.
• Interpret optical drawings, tolerances, and ISO specifications.
• Qualify and integrate metrology systems into development and manufacturing environments.
• Create test methods, procedures, and documentation for manufacturing transfer.
• Train manufacturing personnel on metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on new product development initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• BS in Engineering required; Optics or Physics preferred.
• 5-15 years of experience designing instrumentation for precision optical testing applications.
• Hands-on optical metrology laboratory experience.
• Experience with optical shop phase measuring interferometers.
• Strong understanding of geometrical optics and optical testing methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary product development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Optics or Physics.
• Experience with interferometry, wavefront sensing, deflectometry, profilometry, and polarimetry.
• Experience measuring aspheric optics.
• Familiarity with microscopy, roughness measurement, and stylus profilometry.
• Knowledge of gauge studies and measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience using Zygo, 4D, Apre, or QED phase-measurement software.