Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

Ocean Optics, the industry leader in miniature optical-sensing and photonics, is seeking a highly motivated Electro-Optical Systems Engineer or Scientist to join our growing Research and Development team.  The Research and Development team is responsible for developing the next generation of products and techniques to ensure the companies growth and sustainable competitive advantage.  

The successful candidate will lead and conduct basic and applied research experiments and develop new measurement systems and techniques.   The candidate will help develop our next generation of light sources and electro-optical sensing and spectroscopy systems via creative and innovative use of emerging and state of the art photonics technologies. 

Specific activities include: developing product concepts; designing, building, and testing new product prototypes; transitioning prototype designs to high volume manufacturing; working with customers to define product specifications and working with the company’s manufacturing and engineering team to ensure customers’ needs are met.

A Bachelor’s degree Physics or Manufacturing, Electrical, or Optics/Optical Engineering, with more than 8 years of relevant working experience is required. An MBA or advanced degree in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering is preferred. Candidates with other academic qualifications but having a good track record in the requirements below will also be considered for this or other opportunities.

• Solid foundation in geometric, physical, and electro optics.
• Good understanding of Optical and Systems Design Principles (theory & practical) is required as well as thin film coating and optical fabrication methods.
• Familiarity with various optical and electro-optical sources, components and detectors.
• Ability to lead integration activities of optical, mechanical, and electrical components into new products.
• Considerable and demonstrated experience using commercially available optical design and modeling tools (such as Zemax, ASAP, LightTools, Code V, R-Soft, etc.).
• Considerable background in performing optical and opto-mechanical tolerancing work
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and reliability.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical fabrication principles
• Fluency with computing/data acquisition software such as Excel and Labview
• Experience in writing technical reports and work instructions (including creating engineering drawings).
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Current eligibility to work in the US.

Experience in Spectroscopy instrumentation and analytical instruments is highly desirable

Other tasks can include leading efforts in fabrication, assembly, test and integration of new systems, preparing statements of work, interfacing with vendors, estimating costs and tracking progress.

Up to 20% travel may be required

Salary commensurate with experience