Systems Engineer

About the role

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the development, integration, testing, and validation of complex optical and opto-mechanical systems. This role works cross-functionally with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams to translate customer and product requirements into effective technical solutions. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and the ability to manage technical requirements from concept through production and customer delivery. For more than 40 years, Optikos® has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab™ Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and consumer markets, and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems. Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system-level requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Translate customer and product requirements into system architecture and engineering requirements.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, and performance testing.
• Coordinate technical activities across optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Analyze system performance and identify root causes of technical issues.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support prototype development, system integration, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Participate in design reviews and provide system-level technical recommendations.
• Evaluate system-level tradeoffs involving performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Support risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, test results, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve system