Senior Optical Engineer Lead Innovative Imaging Systems

Garmin Ltd.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to lead complex optical designs and simulations in Portland, OR. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, defining test plans, and ensuring manufacturability within cost targets.

You will mentor junior engineers and work with vendors on materials and components, contributing to product development and advanced technology exploration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform complex optical design and simulations.
• Experience interpreting qualification tests and impact on design.
• Experience with optical manufacturing processes and vendor selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex optical designs or simulations for consumer/aerospace products.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Define test plans and validate performance against requirements.
• Mentor junior optical engineers and review design work.
• Engage with vendors for materials and components.

Skills

Optical design

Tolerance analysis

Vendor collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Optical Engineering or Physics

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience

Tools

ZEMAX

Code V

LightTools

TracePro

Interferometers

Job description

Garmin Ltd. seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to lead complex optical designs and simulations in Portland, OR. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, defining test plans, and ensuring manufacturability within cost targets.

You will mentor junior engineers and work with vendors on materials and components, contributing to product development and advanced technology exploration.