Senior Optical Engineer

Trident Consulting; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer for one of our clients in Burlington, MA (Onsite). The role focuses on optical and optomechanical design, imaging systems, light delivery, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing handoff within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading the second prototype build, designing optical subsystems, machine vision, Zemax and SolidWorks work, and ensuring compliance with medical device design controls and ISO 13485.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• At least 5 years of optical engineering or photonics experience in medical devices.
• Proven ability from concept to manufacturing handoff.
• Proficiency with Zemax and SolidWorks.
• Experience with optical subsystems, tooling, and fixtures.
• Familiarity with FDA QSR and ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical engineering for the second prototype build.
• Design optical and optomechanical systems through manufacturing handoff.
• Develop machine vision and light delivery systems.
• Perform Zemax-based optical design and SolidWorks CAD.
• Create verification and validation protocols.
• Produce documentation and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Optical engineering

Zemax

Photonic design

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Solid-state imaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Senior Optical Engineer” for one of our clients in "Burlington, MA (Onsite)” A global leader in business and technology services.

Please find additional details about the role below:

Title: Senior Optical Engineer

Location: Burlington, MA (Onsite)

Type: Contract

Duration: Long term

Pay rate: $65/hr to $71/hr on W2 (All inclusive)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Overview

The Senior Optical Engineer will contribute to the design and development of ophthalmic medical devices within a multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on optical and optomechanical design, imaging systems, light delivery systems, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing handoff.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical engineering efforts for the second prototype build.
• Contribute to optical and optomechanical design from concept through manufacturing handoff and sustaining engineering.
• Design and develop machine vision/imaging and light delivery or illumination systems.
• Perform optical design and analysis using tools such as Zemax and mechanical CAD using SolidWorks.
• Develop and execute verification and validation test protocols.
• Develop testing procedures to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Design production tooling, test fixtures, and precision alignment fixtures.
• Apply optical characterization techniques including imaging performance, MTF, beam profiling, radiometry/photometry, and interferometry.
• Ensure development activities comply with medical device design control procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to Optical Technicians and other product development team members.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, applied research, operations, project management, and quality teams.
• Develop documentation including work instructions, testing procedures, and validation protocols.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in optical engineering, photonics, or medical device product development.
• Experience developing products from initial concept and prototyping through manufacturing handoff.
• Strong experience with optical design, analysis, characterization, and testing methodologies.
• Experience designing machine vision/imaging systems and light delivery systems.
• Experience with optomechanical design of optical subsystems, tooling, and fixtures.
• Proficiency with Zemax and SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with medical device design controls, verification and validation processes, FDA QSR, and ISO 13485.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and autonomous working skills.
• Ability to work at optical benches and in laboratory environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. when required.
• Ability to work occasionally in manufacturing or cleanroom environments.

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.