Job Description

Title: Optical Designer

Location: Princeton, NJ – 08540

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced optical engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physics, with a focus on optical system analysis, and possess practical experience in analyzing optical and mechanical tolerances. This role requires expertise in microscopy imaging using off-the-shelf (OTS) components, as well as absorption and fluorescent measurement using photometric methods.

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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• 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.
• Apply knowledge and practice experience of imaging optics design, interference, and distortion to improve system performance.
• Experience in optical system evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge and experience of image processing techniques and tools such as Python, Matlab
• Familiarity with optical design software (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design software (e.g., CAD tools).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

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