What you'll be doing:
- Leading advanced modeling and simulation of optical systems, including beam propagation, tolerance analysis, stray-light and scattering analysis, polarization effects, and sensitivity studies.
- Performing and reviewing optical simulations to evaluate architectures, predict performance, and identify design trade-offs.
- Conducting system-level analyses to ensure manufacturability, robustness, and alignment with performance requirements.
- Developing requirements and specifications for optical components based on detailed analytical insights.
- Generating and documenting new intellectual property related to optical modeling, analysis techniques, and system concepts.
- Providing cross-functional technical guidance to photonics, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
- Mentoring junior engineers in modeling methodologies, simulation workflows, and interpretation of results.
What you have:
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years; or PhD with 3+ years; or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience driving optical system designs from proof-of-concept through high-volume production.
- Strong proficiency with physical/wave/Fourier optics principles
- Strong proficiency with modeling and scripting tools such as ZEMAX, Code V, FRED, or similar.
- Expertise in tolerance analysis, stray-light, and scattering analysis.
- Deep experience with precision optical, micro-optic, and/or fiber-optic components.
- Hands-on laboratory skills for setting up, testing, validating, and troubleshooting optical, fiber-optic, and opto-mechanical subsystems.
- Knowledge of optical fabrication processes (molded, polished, diamond-turned) as well as micro-structured components.
- Ability to influence system-level decisions, present technical recommendations, and work across disciplines.
What's in it for you:
- Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
- Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
- Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
