Senior Optical Engineer — Systems & Innovation Leader

Halma plc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Health benefits

Career development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Ocean Optics in Orlando seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to design, test, and evaluate optical systems for spectroscopy, sensing, and imaging. You will lead optical development projects and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Masters or PhD in Optical Engineering or related field, 7+ years of experience, and strong skills in Zemax or Code V, MATLAB/Python, and high-volume manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in optical system design, testing, and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of optical design software, such as Zemax or Code V.
• Experience with optical component selection and characterization.
• Experience with optical system analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Experience with optical testing and experimentation.
• Strong communication and design for high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis capability, including MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with factory ramp and new product introduction.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization and influence cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to deal with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical systems for spectroscopy, sensing, and imaging.
• Perform optical system analysis, tolerancing, and simulation.
• Select and characterize optical components.
• Design and conduct optical experiments and tests.
• Analyze optical data and generate management reports.
• Mentor a team of junior engineers.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Stay current with advances in optical technologies and industry trends.
• Identify and recommend new optical technologies to enhance products.

Skills

Optical design

Zemax

Code V

MATLAB

Python

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Optical testing

Data analysis

NPI / ramp

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Code V

FRED

Job description

Ocean Optics in Orlando seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to design, test, and evaluate optical systems for spectroscopy, sensing, and imaging. You will lead optical development projects and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Masters or PhD in Optical Engineering or related field, 7+ years of experience, and strong skills in Zemax or Code V, MATLAB/Python, and high-volume manufacturing readiness.