Senior Optical Architect & Team Lead

GPD Optoelectronics Corp.; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GPD Optoelectronics Corp. is seeking a Principal Optical Scientist to lead and hands-on design advanced optical systems in Salem, NH. You will mentor an electro-optical team, drive technology roadmaps, and deliver high-performance imaging, sensing, and laser solutions for next-generation products.

The role requires 15+ years of electro-optical experience, a master’s (PhD preferred), and strong proficiency in optical bench testing, fiber packaging, and scripting for test automation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in optics or related field required; PhD preferred.
• 15+ years in design, test, and transfer to production of complex electrooptic systems.
• Hands-on optical bench experience testing and prototyping electrooptical systems.
• Experience with fiber optic packaging, alignment, and robust packaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to mentor and lead teams.
• US Person or Citizen; active security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define optical architecture and technology roadmap from concept to production.
• Lead trade studies balancing performance, manufacturability, cost, size, and weight.
• Perform advanced optical analysis including tolerance, stray light, polarization, diffraction, thermal effects.
• Lead fiber optic packaging design and hermetic packaging solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enable design for manufacturability.
• Hands-on lab work testing concepts, characterizing performance, and prototyping.
• Coach and develop a technical team while delivering high-quality contributions.
• Contribute to IP generation, publications, and external presentations as appropriate.
• Lead or support technical proposals, customer discussions, and strategic investments.
• Present concepts and program status to senior management and customers.

Skills

Optical bench testing

Team leadership

Electro-optical systems

Fiber optic packaging

DFM integration

Prototyping

Publications & presentations

Python scripting

MATLAB scripting

Education

Master’s degree in Optics/Optical Engineering/Physics

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

GPD Optoelectronics Corp. is seeking a Principal Optical Scientist to lead and hands-on design advanced optical systems in Salem, NH. You will mentor an electro-optical team, drive technology roadmaps, and deliver high-performance imaging, sensing, and laser solutions for next-generation products.

The role requires 15+ years of electro-optical experience, a master’s (PhD preferred), and strong proficiency in optical bench testing, fiber packaging, and scripting for test automation.