Optical Systems Engineer - Cross-Discipline Integration

Optikos Corporation; Wakefield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate complex optical and opto-mechanical systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate customer and product requirements into practical technical solutions.

The role emphasizes system-level requirements management, test planning, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable products from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as Systems/Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• Experience translating requirements into system architecture and specs.
• Ability to develop and execute system-level test plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system-level requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, and performance testing.
• Coordinate activities across optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Analyze system performance and identify root causes of issues.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support transition of new products from development to manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Requirements interpretation

System-level thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Physics

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Altium

Job description

Optikos is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate complex optical and opto-mechanical systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate customer and product requirements into practical technical solutions.

The role emphasizes system-level requirements management, test planning, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable products from concept through production.