Principal Optical Engineer

Object Oriented Search; Swanzey (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Object Oriented Search in New Hampshire seeks an experienced Optical Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and qualification of advanced optical systems and components.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into detailed specifications, performing tolerance analyses and Monte Carlo simulations, and mentoring junior engineers while leveraging Zemax for design evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing optical design and simulation software, preferably Zemax.
• Strong understanding of optical engineering principles, system design, and precision optical components.
• Experience with optical modeling, lens design, tolerance analysis, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of complex optical systems and components, including lenses, filters, imaging sensors, and integrated optical assemblies.
• Develop optical solutions incorporating aspheric surfaces, reflective optics, and diffractive technologies.
• Translate high-level application requirements and conceptual objectives into detailed optical specifications and engineering designs.
• Develop and optimize optical designs, performing supporting analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations, sensitivity studies, and optical tolerance assessments.
• Utilize industry-standard optical design and simulation software, including Zemax, to evaluate system performance and design feasibility.
• Assess optical materials, design configurations, and manufacturing considerations to ensure performance objectives can be achieved.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and sound engineering practices.

Skills

Optical design

Monte Carlo simulations

Tolerance analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Zemax

Job description

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and qualification of advanced optical systems and precision optical components. This individual will apply extensive knowledge of optical engineering principles, analytical modeling, and design methodologies to develop solutions that satisfy complex performance and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of complex optical systems and components, including lenses, filters, imaging sensors, and integrated optical assemblies.
• Develop optical solutions incorporating aspheric surfaces, reflective optics, and diffractive technologies.
• Translate high-level application requirements and conceptual objectives into detailed optical specifications and engineering designs.
• Develop and optimize optical designs, performing supporting analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations, sensitivity studies, and optical tolerance assessments.
• Utilize industry-standard optical design and simulation software, including Zemax, to evaluate system performance and design feasibility.
• Assess optical materials, design configurations, and manufacturing considerations to ensure performance objectives can be achieved.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and sound engineering practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing optical design and simulation software, preferably Zemax.
• Strong understanding of optical engineering principles, system design, and precision optical components.
• Experience with optical modeling, lens design, tolerance analysis, and performance optimization.