Senior Optical Systems Engineer - Lead Cutting-Edge Lenses

Optimax-Systems-Inc.; Union Hill (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and

401(k) Retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Optimax Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to design optical assemblies, perform detailed tolerance analyses, and present results at customer reviews.

The role includes planning acceptance criteria and workflows for verification of very low aberration systems. The candidate will perform first lab tests, train staff for production handoff, and engage in on-site work with travel around 10% to customer sites or conferences.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Optics or Physics required.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Optics preferred.
• 5–15 years’ experience in lens design using Zemax or Code V.
• Experience with image quality metrology (interferometry or MTF).
• Prototype build successes demonstrated.
• Knowledge of imaging and non-imaging optics and quality metrics.
• Metrology techniques for optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support projects as technical point of contact for customers.
• Plan workflows to meet customer timelines while controlling costs and delivery.
• Develop test documentation and test plans for customer requirements.
• Train manufacturing staff for production handoff after lab tests.
• Prepare design review materials and present findings.
• Lead or support testing of prototype lenses and transition to volume production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

B.S. in Optics or Physics

M.S./Ph.D. in Optics preferred

Tools

Zemax

Code V

ISO10110

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optimax Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to design optical assemblies, perform detailed tolerance analyses, and present results at customer reviews.

The role includes planning acceptance criteria and workflows for verification of very low aberration systems. The candidate will perform first lab tests, train staff for production handoff, and engage in on-site work with travel around 10% to customer sites or conferences.