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Optical Engineer
| Company | Science |
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| Location | Alameda, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $140000 – $170000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- 4+ years designing and testing complex optical systems
- Thorough understanding of geometrical optics, wave optics, and imaging systems
- Proficiency with optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, FRED), including sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, tolerancing, and stray light analysis
- Proficiency building and characterizing optical systems
- Experience with lens design
- Proficiency with Python or C++
- High level of attention to detail and intrinsic motivation
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design lenses and optical components for ophthalmic devices and wearable AR/VR type devices with Zemax
- Generate and finalize engineering specifications and error budgets for systems and subsystems in collaboration with team members
- Build, characterize, and refine complex optical systems and subsystems
- Apply rapid prototyping, testing, and analysis to assess feasibility of novel optical components
- Build test fixtures and develop metrology as needed
- Assemble and troubleshoot prototypes and beta-release medical devices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with clinical ophthalmic devices
- Solid understanding of vision science
- Experience with eye tracking technologies
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD and rapid prototyping
