Qualifications:

• MS or BS Degree in Optics or closely related field plus 10+ years of experience
• Working knowledge of developing optical systems consisting of laser illumination and imaging (e.g. fluorescence microscopy)
• Full product development lifecycle is required
• Experience working with product life-cycle management systems, such as Agile, Arena, Omnify, etc. to create BOM, upload specifications, and create ECOs
• Optical Design software such as Zemax or Code V, 3D CAD, data analysis tools such as Python and Matlab. Proficient in using SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and Slack
• Deep understanding of ray and Fourier optics
• Experience with building super-resolution microscopes (PALM, STORM, SIM, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of optical components, including lenses, mirrors, filters, and detectors
• Experience in designing for manufacturing of precision optical instruments at production scale
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Proficient documentation skills for writing design specifications, functional specifications, work instructions, SOPs, and test reports
• Skilled hands-on ability to build, align, and troubleshoot precision optical assemblies
• Strong problem-solving skills to address functional and reliability issues with optical systems
• Experience with building super-resolution microscopes (PALM, STORM, SIM, etc.)
• Experience with metrology tools required to align optical instruments (interferometers, wavefront sensors, autocollimators, etc.)

• Lead the design and development of optical systems for our in-house high throughput microscopes, as well as our external facing systems
• Conduct optical simulations, analyses, and tests to optimize system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers, to integrate optical components into overall systems
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in optical technology and incorporate relevant innovations into our projects
• Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality optical systems
• Run tolerance analysis to define specifications for external vendors
• Incorporate design for manufacturing for optical systems and design appropriate alignment and assembling fixtures/tooling
• Prototyping and testing of optical assemblies and systems
• Identify failure modes through modeling and hands-on analysis
• Provide feedback with sustainable solutions for corrective actions
• Seek automation and improvement opportunities for further development and scaling-up microscopes