Photonics Systems Engineer II: Hardware & Software

Ocean Optics; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

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Job summary

Ocean Optics Rochester, NY seeks a Systems Engineer II to drive development of imaging, spectroscopy, and color measurement solutions across industries.

You will design, build, and test hardware and software, producing optomechanical designs and prototypes in collaboration with commercial teams.

Education requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years of related experience; strong problem solving and independent work in a matrixed environment are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field applicable to optical systems.
• 2+ years developing technical solutions for hardware and software.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation to guide development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test hardware and software solutions for imaging and spectroscopy.
• Design mechanical and electrical components for instruments.
• Create optomechanical designs for devices.
• Collaborate with commercial and applications teams on prototypes.

Skills

HW/SW integration

Data analysis

3D modeling

Electrical schematics

Engineering communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ambiguity tolerance

Independent work

Ethics and integrity

Education

Engineering degree (B.S. or higher)

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

MATLAB

Job description

Ocean Optics Rochester, NY seeks a Systems Engineer II to drive development of imaging, spectroscopy, and color measurement solutions across industries.

You will design, build, and test hardware and software, producing optomechanical designs and prototypes in collaboration with commercial teams.

Education requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years of related experience; strong problem solving and independent work in a matrixed environment are valued.