Staff Optical Systems Engineer: Imaging & Optics (San Diego)

Element Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary annual bonus

No cost health insurance plans

401k with company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Element Biosciences in San Diego seeks a Staff Optical Systems Engineer to drive optical systems development for our multiomic discovery platforms from concept to commercialization. The role focuses on imaging, illumination, autofocus, and integration across disciplines, reporting to the Senior Director, Systems & Optical Engineering.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in optics, deep experience with Zemax or Code V, and strong data-driven troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience commercializing world-class scientific imaging devices, preferably involving fluorescent microscopy.
• Extensive knowledge of optical design principles, practices and tools such as geometrical optics, physical optics, and optical materials.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements gathering, design, review, and verification of optical components and systems.
• Develop and implement testing methodologies and breadboards to characterize optical component and system performance.
• Build and integrate complex optical systems including imaging, illumination, and autofocus systems.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, supply chain, manufacturing and field service functions.
• Stay up to date with advancements in optics, photonics and imaging.

Skills

Imaging systems

Optical design

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Job description

Element Biosciences in San Diego seeks a Staff Optical Systems Engineer to drive optical systems development for our multiomic discovery platforms from concept to commercialization. The role focuses on imaging, illumination, autofocus, and integration across disciplines, reporting to the Senior Director, Systems & Optical Engineering.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in optics, deep experience with Zemax or Code V, and strong data-driven troubleshooting.