Senior Optical Systems Engineer — High-Precision Optics

MKS Instruments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Irvine is seeking an experienced engineer to plan, conceptualize, design, test, and document high-precision opto‑mechanical/electro‑optical products. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from concept to production release.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Physics, 8+ years in optical systems, and hands-on testing and metrology experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and on-site work in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent; advanced degrees preferred.
• 8+ years of experience developing optical systems.
• Experience creating test procedures and selecting test instrumentation.
• Hands-on assembly, alignment, and testing of optical and electronics systems.
• Deep understanding of advanced manufacturing and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Perform product development activities from concept to production release for opto‑mechanical/electro‑optical modules and systems.
• Interpret customer requirements and apply industry best-known methods.
• Develop cost estimates for systems, testing, and development labor.
• Develop and execute verification tests and troubleshoot assemblies and final systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PMs, Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, Reliability and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Optical systems development

Test procedures & instrumentation

Hands-on assembly & alignment

Metrology & manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

MKS Instruments in Irvine is seeking an experienced engineer to plan, conceptualize, design, test, and document high-precision opto‑mechanical/electro‑optical products. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from concept to production release.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Physics, 8+ years in optical systems, and hands-on testing and metrology experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and on-site work in Irvine, CA.