Job Responsibilities • Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities • Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements • Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level • Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis • Develop alignment procedures for optical designs • Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs • Characterize the performance of optical subsystems • Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. Experience & Education • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus • 3+ years optical design experience • 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment Qualifications • Experience with Fourier Optics, flat field relay optical systems, and telecentric imaging • Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems • Experience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software • Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software • High attention-to-detail and accuracy • Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment • Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment • Excellent communication, listening and people skills