Senior Optical Engineer — Lead High-Impact Optics & Systems

AVAVA, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AVAVA, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead advanced optical design and drive development of optomechanical solutions. You will independently execute designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance our energy-focused products.

The role requires 5+ years in optical design, mentoring, and a track record of taking concepts from prototype to product. You will model, simulate, specify, and collaborate with vendors, contributing to system

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of optical design and analysis for product development.
• Proven track record of working on complex, high-impact projects.
• Experience taking a concept from prototype to product.
• Proven track record of technical leadership.

Aufgaben

• Design and analyze optical components and subsystems (lenses, beam expanders, laser optics).
• Perform optical modeling and simulation using Zemax, Code V, or similar tools.
• Develop and interpret optical specifications and drawings (ISO 10110 preferred).
• Create and review mechanical CAD models and layouts using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on system architecture and trade-off studies.
• Mentor engineers and support their professional development.
• Work with vendors on fabrication feasibility, materials selection, and coatings (e.g., AR coatings).
• Support prototype builds, alignment, testing, and characterization.
• Troubleshoot optical performance issues during development and early production.
• Document designs, analyses, and validation results.
• Present technical recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Optical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Product development

Mentoring

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Zemax

Code V

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Python

Arena

ISO 10110

Interferometers

Beam profilers

Jobbeschreibung

AVAVA, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead advanced optical design and drive development of optomechanical solutions. You will independently execute designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance our energy-focused products.

The role requires 5+ years in optical design, mentoring, and a track record of taking concepts from prototype to product. You will model, simulate, specify, and collaborate with vendors, contributing to system