Staff Optical Systems Engineer – Imaging Platforms

Element Biosciences Inc; 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 Inc. is seeking a Staff Optical Systems Engineer to drive development of our multiomic discovery platforms from concept to commercialization.

This on-site San Diego role requires a strong background in optics, imaging systems, and rigorous data analysis. You will lead design reviews, build and integrate complex optical subsystems, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, supply chain, and manufacturing to deliver robust imaging solutions that meet performance and

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of industry experience in optical engineering.
• Experience commercializing imaging devices, preferably fluorescence microscopy.
• Proficiency with Zemax or Code V to analyze optical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements gathering, design, review, and verification of optical components and systems
• Contribute to the development of optical modules, schematics, simulations, analysis and technical specifications
• Build and integrate complex optical systems that include imaging, illumination, and autofocus systems
• Develop and implement testing methodologies and breadboards to characterize optical component and system performance
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Evaluate design trade-offs for performance, cost, and manufacturability and ensure successful production transfer (NPI activities)
• Undertake vendor identification, evaluation, selection, and collaborative project management activities
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, supply chain, manufacturing and field service functions
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in optics, photonics and imaging

Skills

Imaging systems

Optical design principles

Zemax/Code V proficiency

Optomechanical integration

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

7+ years optics experience

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Matlab

Job description

Element Biosciences Inc. is seeking a Staff Optical Systems Engineer to drive development of our multiomic discovery platforms from concept to commercialization.

This on-site San Diego role requires a strong background in optics, imaging systems, and rigorous data analysis. You will lead design reviews, build and integrate complex optical subsystems, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, supply chain, and manufacturing to deliver robust imaging solutions that meet performance and