Senior Optical Engineer: Design, Prototyping & Systems

DSJ Global; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a talented optical engineer to join a growing design services team focused on advanced optical system development for consumer, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications.

You will contribute across concept through testing, with hands-on prototyping and lab validation. The role demands strong optics expertise and the ability to lead technical work, communicate results, and deliver manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in optical or electro-optical systems.
• Experience across a broad range of optical challenges is valued.
• Degree in Optics or Physics; postgraduate degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical components and systems for diverse applications.
• Collaborate with engineers to model, simulate, prototype, and test designs.
• Contribute technical leadership and deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

Skills

Optical design

Ray tracing

Interferometry

Laboratory work

Prototype building

Test equipment

Education

Degree in Optics or Physics

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a talented optical engineer to join a growing design services team focused on advanced optical system development for consumer, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications.

You will contribute across concept through testing, with hands-on prototyping and lab validation. The role demands strong optics expertise and the ability to lead technical work, communicate results, and deliver manufacturable designs.