Optical Engineer
Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) · San Francisco, CA · 2 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
Optical Engineer specializing in LiDAR systems with over 10 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead optical design efforts focused on athermalization, shock, and vibration resistance.
- Perform optical and opto-mechanical simulations to evaluate system performance and inform design trade-offs.
- Develop optical alignment procedures and performance testing equipment.
- Contribute to the conceptual design of next-generation opto-mechanical systems.
- Manage external optical consultants, providing technical guidance and review.
- Conduct tolerancing and sensitivity analyses considering fabrication tolerances.
- Collaborate with vendors for fabrication and verification of high-precision optical parts.
- Generate intellectual property and work with legal teams on patent documentation.
- Partner with quality teams to ensure compliance with automotive and industrial standards.
Requirements
- Strong optics foundation with experience in multi-element lens systems and semiconductor lasers.
- Proficiency in Zemax (sequential and non-sequential), Python, and Matlab for design and analysis.
- Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment for testing and validation.
- Ability to manage external vendors and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with STOP analysis, athermal design, SolidWorks, and ANSYS Mechanical.
- Background in developing optical systems for high-volume production.
- Educational background in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.