Optical Systems Lead, Manufacturing Development

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a hands-on Optical Engineering Manager to lead calibration, verification, and integration of optical subsystems across LPBF machines. You will head a small optics team, troubleshoot issues, and ensure long-term performance from commissioning through production, collaborating with design, controls, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include developing calibration procedures, RCCA leadership, and documenting test plans while maintaining laser safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electro-optical or opto-mechanical systems design, integration, or calibration, ideally within capital equipment or industrial systems.
• Experience developing and validating calibration and verification processes for optical or laser systems.
• Hands-on experience integrating high-power lasers, scanners/galvos, or beam delivery optics.
• Experience with RCCA and technical troubleshooting of complex electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Own optical subsystem integration and stabilization across LPBF machine builds, from initial bring-up through commissioning and steady-state production.
• Lead development of calibration procedures and verification methods that confirm calibration integrity over time.
• Build and lead a small team of optics engineers, working on builds, calibration, troubleshooting, and RCCA.
• Partner with hardware design, controls/software, process engineering, and operations to resolve optical performance issues affecting build quality, uptime, and throughput.
• Own documentation for optical subsystems: work instructions, calibration and verification procedures, acceptance criteria, and test plans.
• Lead RCCA on optical-related failures and escapes; drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence.

Skills

Optical engineering

Calibration & verification

Team leadership

Hands-on engineering

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Optical Engineering

Tools

RCCA

Beam delivery optics

Job description

Divergent is seeking a hands-on Optical Engineering Manager to lead calibration, verification, and integration of optical subsystems across LPBF machines. You will head a small optics team, troubleshoot issues, and ensure long-term performance from commissioning through production, collaborating with design, controls, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include developing calibration procedures, RCCA leadership, and documenting test plans while maintaining laser safety