R&D Optical Engineer

About the role

As an R&D Optical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of optical and electro‑optical systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure optical performance, manufacturability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports innovation through technology research, patent development, and continuous improvement of optical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Executing optical system designs from ideation through implementation, including design, prototyping, refinement, and validation.
• Adhering to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development process.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optical parts and assemblies are manufacturable and achieve consistent quality.
• Partnering with suppliers to refine designs for optimal cost, performance, and manufacturing consistency.
• Contributing to innovation by researching emerging technologies and supporting the review and submission of patents.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Have 5+ years of experience in the design and development of optical products.
• Have significant experience with optical modeling of electro‑optical systems, including alignment techniques, lens selection, MTF, and FOV analysis.
• Have hands‑on experience using optical design software such as Code V and/or Zemax.
• Have experience working with CCD and CMOS imaging systems.
• Have experience in illumination system design and micro‑optics.
• Be able to work onsite regularly at the Skaneateles, NY facility.

Pay

The annual pay scale for this position is between $101,530.00 - $188,470.00. This is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range depends on a variety of factors, including geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Schedule

This role offers flexible working hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. This position requires working onsite regularly at the Skaneateles, NY facility and candidates must be located in or near the locations displayed.