Optics Systems Engineer: Integration & Validation

Optikos, LLC.; Montrose (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos, LLC. in Wakefield, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, testing, and validation of complex optical and opto‑mechanical systems.

You will collaborate with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing and Program Management teams to translate customer and product requirements into robust technical solutions. The role requires 3+ years in systems engineering, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, systems integration, or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience developing and executing engineering test plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system-level requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Translate customer and product requirements into system architecture and engineering requirements.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, and performance testing.
• Coordinate technical activities across optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Analyze system performance and identify root causes of technical issues.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support prototype development, system integration, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Participate in design reviews and provide system-level technical recommendations.
• Evaluate system-level tradeoffs involving performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Support risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Altium

MATLAB/Python

Job description

Optikos, LLC. in Wakefield, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, testing, and validation of complex optical and opto‑mechanical systems.

You will collaborate with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing and Program Management teams to translate customer and product requirements into robust technical solutions. The role requires 3+ years in systems engineering, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to