Optical Systems Architect & Experiment Lead

TTM Technologies, Inc.; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks an Optical Systems Engineer with strong optics fundamentals to design, build, and evaluate optical systems across feasibility studies to manufacturing support. The role requires translating optical theory into practical designs and collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.

You will contribute from architecture through prototype integration and validation. The position offers hands‑on opportunities, exposure to emerging photonics platforms, and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in optics-related field with hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of optics fundamentals and practical application.
• Hands-on experience building, aligning, testing optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate objectives into optical requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and evaluate optical designs using analytical and simulation tools.
• Create optical performance budgets and assess sensitivity to variations.
• Design, assemble, align, and troubleshoot optical experiments and prototypes.
• Develop characterization methods and define test configurations and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers on integration and stability.
• Support instrument control, automated measurements, and data analysis workflows.
• Specify optical components and supplier capabilities; assist with vendor decisions.
• Identify performance drivers for manufacturing and translate findings into tests.

Skills

Optical fundamentals

Hands-on assembly & testing

Experiment design & measurement

Analytical methods & simulation

Programming (Python, MATLAB)

Data analysis & verification

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Optical Engineering

B.S. in Photonics

B.S. in Physics / Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Zemax

LightTools

COMSOL

Python

MATLAB

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks an Optical Systems Engineer with strong optics fundamentals to design, build, and evaluate optical systems across feasibility studies to manufacturing support. The role requires translating optical theory into practical designs and collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.

You will contribute from architecture through prototype integration and validation. The position offers hands‑on opportunities, exposure to emerging photonics platforms, and