Senior Optical Engineer – Precision Optics & Profit Sharing

Precision Talent Partners, LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% profit-sharing bonus

Full benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

Life and disability insurance

HSA options

Job summary

Precision Talent Partners, LLC seeks a Senior Optical Engineer in Rochester, NY, responsible for advanced optical design and prototype development. This role involves assessing customer specifications, collaborating cross-functionally, and testing prototypes for cutting-edge applications in aerospace and defense.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in Optics or Physics, 5-15 years of lens design experience, and strong analytical skills. The company offers competitive compensation, profit-sharing, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Optics, Physics, or a related technical discipline (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
• 5–15 years’ experience in lens design (Zemax or Code V; Zemax preferred).
• Proven success in optical prototype design and build.
• Strong understanding of imaging and non-imaging optics, optical metrology, and quality metrics.
• Experience with interferometry, MTF testing, or related image quality assessments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer specifications for feasibility and perform design studies and tolerancing analyses.
• Evaluate optical systems for manufacturability using existing equipment; recommend new tooling or test setups where required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, develop test plans, and plan verification methods.
• Prepare and present design review materials to internal teams and customers.
• Support or lead testing of prototype lenses and optical assemblies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing across engineering disciplines.

Job description

Precision Talent Partners, LLC seeks a Senior Optical Engineer in Rochester, NY, responsible for advanced optical design and prototype development. This role involves assessing customer specifications, collaborating cross-functionally, and testing prototypes for cutting-edge applications in aerospace and defense.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in Optics or Physics, 5-15 years of lens design experience, and strong analytical skills. The company offers competitive compensation, profit-sharing, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.