Sr. Optical Engineer

Location:
Billerica, MA, US, 01821
Job Function: Engineering R&D
Job Country: United States
Job City: Billerica
Job Type: Regular Full Time
We are presently seeking a Sr Optical Engineer that will make vital contributions to new technology and product development for our growing range of cutting-edge optical engine products
Main responsibilities:

• Laser, Optical and Optomechanical design;
• Development of laser alignment algorithms;
• PIC modeling and design;
• Device prototyping;
• Work closely with cross functional teams to define, test, and validate laser performance to meet the requirements of proposed products;
• Perform data analysis, compare numerical predictions and experimental results, present findings and review results and trends with the Engineering and ME teams;
• Test, characterization, and analysis of complex optical, electro-optic systems to support new technology and product development;
• Develop, automate, and code new tests;
• Project and program management.

Requirements:

• MSc in Electrical, Mechanical or Optical Engineering, PhD preferred;
• 10 plus years relevant industry experience;
• In-depth optical, opto-mechanical design and laser engineering;
• Experience in electro-optics and noon-linear optics strongly preferred;
• Industrial experience in laser design, fiber optics, detectors;
• Direct experience with the design and implementation of optical interferometric systems, OCT, and/or swept-source lasers, or similar is desired;
• Hands-on lab skills with optical equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs), oscilloscopes, power meters, fiber optics, and data acquisition;
• Solid problem-solving methodology based on design of experiment, characterization and thorough data analysis;
• Proficiency in Zemax or other optical design software;
• Knowledge of other high level programming languages (C/C++, C#, VB, Python) a plus;
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
Must be a US Person/Citizen;
This is not a remote position;
Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas;
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer;
Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation;
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