Senior Optical Systems Engineer – Cambridge

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance support

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to design, develop, and test optical technologies and systems. You will create and verify prototypes, develop test procedures, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure qualification and manufacturability of new solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in Optical Engineering or Physics, 10–15 years of optical engineering experience, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or Physics required.
• Masters/PhD preferred for advanced research roles.
• 10–15 years of optical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, integrate optical components and prototypes.
• Develop and test optical systems using photonic and laser tech.
• Collaborate with hardware/software teams and document changes.

Skills

Electronics design

Embedded firmware

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's in Optical Engineering

Bachelor's in Physics

Masters or PhD preferred

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to design, develop, and test optical technologies and systems. You will create and verify prototypes, develop test procedures, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure qualification and manufacturability of new solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in Optical Engineering or Physics, 10–15 years of optical engineering experience, and strong communication and analytical skills.