Opto-Electronics Engineer: Laser Optics & Imaging

IDEX

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 132,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Health benefits
401(k) retirement match
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Job summary

IDEX is seeking an Opto-Electronics Engineer to join its RD&E team, focusing on laser-driven illuminators and optical subsystems. You will model, design, and test optical and electronic components, integrate with photonics hardware, and contribute to reliability analyses from prototype to production.

The role requires hands-on lab work, experience with Zemax, and knowledge of optics, electronics, and Gaussian beam propagation.

Qualifications

  • BS in Optical/Electrical Engineering or Physics with 2–4 years of relevant experience, or MS with 2 years of experience.
  • Experience with optical test and evaluation equipment and photometric/radiometric measurements.
  • Familiarity with Zemax and testing of optical-based integrated systems.

Responsibilities

  • Apply concepts of optics, electronics, and laser physics to optical imaging systems and beam delivery.
  • Model and optimize 3D optical systems; design and prototype bench-top optical systems.
  • Coordinate with optomechanical and CAD designers to define tooling and tolerances; generate lens and coating requirements.
  • Perform data analysis and statistical analysis on test data; support R&D prototypes and production processes.

Skills

Opto-electronics
Laser physics
Optical imaging
Data analysis
Lab experience
Beam shaping
3D modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Zemax
Oscilloscopes
DMMs
Data acquisition systems
CAD tools

Job description

IDEX is seeking an Opto-Electronics Engineer to join its RD&E team, focusing on laser-driven illuminators and optical subsystems. You will model, design, and test optical and electronic components, integrate with photonics hardware, and contribute to reliability analyses from prototype to production.

The role requires hands-on lab work, experience with Zemax, and knowledge of optics, electronics, and Gaussian beam propagation.

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