Senior Optical Engineer - Optical and RF Controls

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• Work closely with optical and opto-mechanical engineers to reputed company new optical subsystems and improve the performance of reputed company subsystems
• Define, design and reputed company optical assemblies that take advantage of cutting-edge optical components
• Work with opto-mechanical engineers to iteratively reputed company fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly.
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
• Work with production engineers to reputed company manufacturing processes
• Assist production engineering in developing subsystem Verification and Validation testing.

You’d be a good fit with:

• B.S. in Optical Engineering, Optical Design, or another relevant degree with 3+ years experience or advanced degree
• 6+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated skills using optical design software tools such as Zemax, Code V and/or FRED
• Good understanding of single mode and multi-mode fiber optics
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in laser optics and micro optics
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in tolerancing analysis, reputed company methods and stray light analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and creative abilities for novel design and specification of optical systems and subsystems from the component reputed company to the system level
• Demonstrated understanding of optical engineering fundamentals and principles, specifically with a focus towards production
• Demonstrated strong understanding of optical design, component specification, development, testing, and design for manufacturability

You’d be a great fit with:

• 5+ years of experience with optical or photonics designs with industry R&D experience
• Experience in SolidWorks
• Experience with cryogenic systems and optical elements in cryogenic environments
• Experience with high precision motion devices (piezos, flexure stages, etc.)

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