Senior Optical Engineer - Pioneering Label-Free Imaging

Arcadia Science; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Practical benefits

Equity offering

Job summary

Arcadia Science in Emeryville, California is seeking an Optical Engineer at Associate or Senior level to join their research team. This role involves developing measurement techniques and innovating optical approaches for scientific applications. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in optical engineering or physics, and hands-on experience in instrumentation design.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150–275K based on experience, plus benefits and equity options. Apply to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to leveraging biology for real-world solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in an industrial or start-up environment.
• Hands-on experience designing and building optical systems.
• Demonstrated aptitude for developing novel optical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess current optical capabilities and identify opportunities.
• Design, build, and characterize new optical systems.
• Collaborate with scientists to translate experimental requirements.

Skills

Optical engineering

Data analysis

Research experience

Instrumentation development

Education

PhD in optical engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

Raman spectroscopy

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

Arcadia Science in Emeryville, California is seeking an Optical Engineer at Associate or Senior level to join their research team. This role involves developing measurement techniques and innovating optical approaches for scientific applications. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in optical engineering or physics, and hands-on experience in instrumentation design.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150–275K based on experience, plus benefits and equity options. Apply to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to leveraging biology for real-world solutions.