Optical Systems Engineer

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Job Summary :

The Optical System Engineer will be responsible for developing sensor technology, particularly in the field of optical system-based detection.

The role involves productizing optical sensing technologies, designing and implementing sensor systems, and working with multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• sensor development within a cross functional team to strategize and plan for the transition from prototype to shippable product.
• a wide range of optical engineering tasks at the system and subsystem levels.
• optical components.
• and debug prototypes, drive alpha & beta tests and product release.
• prototype, test, and refine optical systems in support of continuous improvement of optical systems.
• optical testing and analysis methods for ensuring consistent performance.
• ever working hybrid model (from home, or offsite location), must be able to travel to LWS office when requested if any company needs arise.
• communication skills.
• along with others.
• to lift up to 20 pounds and 21+ pounds as a two-person lift.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Expertise in optical based sensors technologies to detect in aerosols and liquid mediums.
• Strong background in analytical spectroscopy (UV / Visible / NIR / IR absorption, fluorescence, Raman, etc.).
• Ability to model electro-optical systems, preferably Zmax.
• Strong optical troubleshooting skills
• Hands on experience working with benchtop prototyping optical systems as well as product level optical systems.
• Developing instrumentation equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• No direct reports
• Manage collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

Travel :

Periodic travel based on project to other LWS offices.

Education and Experience :

• A B.S or M.S. in physics, optical science, engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of related work experience in electro-optical instrumentation design and testing. 10 years preferred.
• Proven track record of successful product development and innovation in relevant fields.

Must have an outstanding work ethic, be self-motivated and have a can do, get it done teamwork / positive attitude!

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