Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize optical systems for various applications.
• Conduct optical and mechanical tolerance analysis, including tolerance stack-up, simulations, and sensitivity analysis, to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Integrate and test microscopy imaging systems using OTS components.
• Perform absorption and fluorescent measurements using photometric methods.
• Utilize optical and mechanical software tools for system design and analysis.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot optical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with third-party design houses and machine shops to design, fabricate, and test components and systems.
• Document design processes, test results, and technical reports.

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in optical and mechanical tolerance analysis methodologies, including tolerance stack-up, simulations, and sensitivity analysis.
• Knowledge and practical experience in imaging optics design, interference, and distortion to improve system performance.
• Experience in optical system evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with image processing techniques and tools such as Python and MATLAB.
• Proficiency in optical design software (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design software (e.g., CAD tools).