Senior Optical Engineer for WSS & DGE Prototyping

Molex; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bridgewater is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design and prototyping of next-generation optical products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the optical industry, with a strong foundation in optical physics and hands-on expertise in optical alignment and measurement techniques. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in innovative product development, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of industry experience with product development in the optical industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with optical alignment and fiber coupling techniques.
• Experience with spectrometer design would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and prototyping of next-generation optical products.
• Develop expertise in performance specifications and system-level behaviors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration.

Skills

Optical alignment

Fiber coupling techniques

Optical measurement equipment

Mentoring engineers

Optical simulation tools (Zemax)

Education

PhD or master’s degree in engineering or Physics with a focus in Photonics

Tools

Optical Spectrum Analyzers

Optical Vector Analyzers

Zemax

Polarization controllers

Job description

A leading technology company in Bridgewater is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design and prototyping of next-generation optical products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the optical industry, with a strong foundation in optical physics and hands-on expertise in optical alignment and measurement techniques. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in innovative product development, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $190,000 annually.