Optical Engineer

As an Optical engineer or optical system engineer contractor/consultant, you will support the development of innovative optical systems for next generation DNA sequencing. You will be responsible for testing and integration in an interdisciplinary team environment. The engineer will be analytically oriented, with a hands-on approach to testing and integration.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

* Supporting optical component/module/system characterization involving integration, alignment, testing and troubleshooting
* Some design work for testing fixtures may also be involved.
* Participating DOE planning, execution, presentation and documentation
* Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams (mechanical, electrical, software, fluidic, etc.)
* Collaborate with vendors to develop complex custom optical components and modules;
* Juggle multiple tasks while keeping up with aggressive timelines

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 4 to 7 years hands-on experience with optical instrumentation
* Good computer skills, person skills skills
* Familiarity with both component-level and system-level optical specification and design
* Familiarity with optical alignment methodologies and equipment
* Familiarity with optical test methodologies and equipment
* Familiar with ZEMAX or similar software; familiarity with both imaging and non-imaging illumination design
* Strong and proactive communication and presentation skills
* Ability to participate in cross-functional, global teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Familiarity with bio-science instrumentation
* Familiarity with opto-mechanical tolerance analysis
* Familiarity in SolidWorks
* Familiarity in MATLAB for image and signal analysis
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