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Detroit, MI
Junior Optical Design Engineer
Detroit, MI
Rippin, Cartwright and Stark
Detroit, MI
Junior Optical Design Engineer
  • Perform complex optical systems design and engineering with configuration management
  • Preparing the assessment of instrument optical performances, as well as the associated verification plan,
  • Assist in the development and implementation of operating procedures and guidelines for photometric equipment and photo lab personnel
  • Identification and analysis of MTF, parallax, ghosting, stray light, spherical aberrations, coma, Image brightness uniformity, etc
  • Optical system build, testing, characterization and optimization
  • Responsible for Design verification and test
  • Change the landscape of capabilities of virtual reality hardware
New York, NY
Optical Design Engineer
New York, NY
Borer, Murray and Grimes
New York, NY
Optical Design Engineer
  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Program Managers, Project Managers and Tooling Engineering
  • Responsible for Transceiver and transport system characterization and testing, testing bed set up and maintaining
  • During the preliminary definition phases of equipment, coordinating, more specifically, experimental performance validation activities,
  • Direct program managers and tooling engineers regarding optical prescriptions caveats
  • During the integration and instrument test phase, being responsible for
  • Responsible for transceiver piece part and optical component specification, procurement guidance, characterization testing, and qualification
  • Ownership of design and implementation of viewing optics in Oculus products
present
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Optical Design Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Paucek-Ritchie
present
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Optical Design Engineer
present
  • Create design work packages for network augmentations to support upcoming demand forecasts
  • Work with vendors and internal planning tools to validate designs and create bills of material for ordering from suppliers
  • Perform cost/size/performance tradeoff analysis of different optical configurations
  • Identification and analysis of MTF, parallax, ghosting, stray light, spherical aberrations, relative illuminance, etc
  • Optical system simulation, prototyping, testing, characterization and optimization
  • Support overseas production facilities in the manufacture of optical systems
  • Provide detailed specifications for the acquisition of lenses, optical coatings, and materials common in consumer applications. Includes liaison with overseas suppliers of optical components and assemblies
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering
Skills Skills
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to handle complex computer aided engineering tasks
  • Autonomous nature and ability to manage activities,
  • Knowledge of modification software for optical instruments performance, such as FRED, CODE V, ZEMAX, as well as knowledge of data processing software, such as MATLAB, LABVIEW or Excel,
  • Enjoy working in a team (mechanics, optics) and fostering good relations with other team members,
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic context, and be responsive when faced with problems,
  • Knowledge of measurement methods for optical instruments,
  • Ability to write programs using a scripting language
  • Can operate the gonio-photometer as an engineering tool to verify and evaluate physical optical systems. Uses the output from said device to effect changes/ improvements to the optical system under consideration
  • Keen ability to solve problems and facilitate solutions in a time dependent automotive environment
  • Capable of initiating and following tasks through to completion
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13 Optical Design Engineer resume templates

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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ownership of design and implementation of viewing optics in Oculus products
  • Work closely with hardware industry partners to identify, define, develop, test, and deploy state of the art optical technologies for virtual reality hardware products
  • Work closely with the internal display, perceptual psychology, electrical, mechanical, software and vision teams to develop optical system specifications, perform in-depth performance analysis and debug system-level issues
  • Invent new viewing optics structures for future virtual reality products, develop requirements, and translate these into deployable virtual reality products
  • Change the landscape of capabilities of virtual reality hardware
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Senior Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create design work packages for network augmentations to support upcoming demand forecasts
  • Work with vendors and internal planning tools to validate designs and create bills of material for ordering from suppliers
  • Communicate upcoming work activities to relevant stake holders and task owners so that they can plan maintenance activities appropriately to meet demand needs on time
  • Study long term network growth forecasts and trends to identify network capacity expansions, technology upgrades, optimizations, or new facilities that will be needed throughout the next 1-3 years to meet growth and reliability needs. Communicate such forecasts and cost impacts to relevant management and financial planning stakeholders. Compare and contrast options and communicate the relevant risk/benefit metrics and recommendations to aid decision making in a resource constrained environment
  • Stay abreast of technology trends and options for maximizing the productivity and cost efficiency of Cox's facility and technology assets. Lead Requests for Proposal when needs for new platforms are identified
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design and develop test automation software for control and data acquisition of laboratory equipment
  • Characterize and verify performance of components and sub-systems for optical fiber communications
  • Document test plans, test reports and present results of optical components, modules and sub-systems
  • Interface with vendors to specify critical optical components, modules and WDM sub-systems
  • Participate in meetings with cross functional product development teams as an optical component and design verification expert
  • Translate high-level engineering design requirements into detailed technical specifications and test plans
  • Bachelors or Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics
  • Hands-on lab experience using electrical and optical test equipment
  • Experience with modeling tools, MATLAB, MCAD and other numerical tools, programing skills in using LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C# and C/C++
  • Excellent communicational skills and highly organized individual
  • Ability to clearly and effectively summarize and present results and conclusions
  • Co-op or internship experience in fiber-optic or telecommunications industry preferred
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Resourceful, prepared to champion his/her work in front of a large group, ready to take initiative, enjoys working in cross-functional teams
  • Experience in non-imaging system design and analysis
  • Experience in stray light analysis
  • Experience in tolerance analysis
  • Excellent proficiency with LightTools or equivalent illumination design software
  • Ability to perform comprehensive optical system characterization
  • Ability to communicate optical design decisions to cross-functional teams
  • Ability to make difficult design decision with limited information
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in the area of lens design, metrology, integration and the following
  • Experience in lens design, tolerance analysis
  • Experience in Stray light analysis
  • Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation
  • Proficiency with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc
  • Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module
  • Support metrology methodology for camera lens testing and develop appropriate test charts and methods for camera evaluation
  • Interface with the assembly and packaging groups to support integration of camera lens into module
  • Desirable
  • Working knowledge of thin film physics and fabrication
  • Track record of imaging related innovations
  • Working knowledge of optomechanics
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Optical system design, modeling, layout and optimization while working closely with our Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Teams. This includes established design skills in the areas of off-axis optical systems, holographic diffraction, waveguides, aspheric lens design, and collimated optical systems
  • Provide detailed specifications for the acquisition of lenses, optical coatings, and materials common in Aerospace applications. Includes liaison with suppliers of optical components and assemblies
  • Optical system build, testing, characterization and optimization
  • Identification and analysis of MTF, parallax, ghosting, stray light, spherical aberrations, coma, Image brightness uniformity, etc
  • Thorough understanding in the use of precision optical tools used for high tolerance alignment in the manufacture of optical systems, including tooling spheres, stages and precision alignment telescopes
  • Plan and develop vision system optical test procedures in conjunction with our software teams to verify quality requirement guidelines
  • Support production facilities in the manufacture of optical systems
  • Perform cost/performance tradeoff analysis of different optical configurations
  • Complete documentation of designs in the required formats
  • Experience using related optical design tools such as CODE-V, OSLO, ASAP, LightTools and TracePro is a plus
  • Experience with infrared sensors and related optical systems is a plus
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FY Graduate Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Scattering theory
  • Spectrometers and spectroscopy
  • Lens and optical signal path design
  • Chemical and gas sensors
  • Detector and emitter development and validation
  • High level of creativity
  • Interest in learning and explore new areas
  • Constantly challenging assumptions
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ph.D. in Optical Engineering or equivalent education/experience
  • Research background in both imaging and non-imaging optics
  • Demonstrated ability to create mathematical models of optical systems
  • Proficiency in standard optical design and simulation tools such as Zemax and Code V
  • Experience designing, procuring, characterizing, and troubleshooting complex optical components and assemblies
  • 2-4 years of practical industry experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Excellent communication skills and capacity to excel in a multidisciplinary, international team
  • Track record of novel research via publication and patents
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Junior Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
  • Experience with optical component design and testing
  • Experience with DWDM systems
  • Experience with optical transmission
  • Hands-on experience with a variety of optical test equipment including spectum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, attenuators, polarization controllers, oscilloscopes, bit error rate testsets, OTDRs
  • Familiarity with test automation software including Labview, Python, and HP VEE
  • Familiarity with optical simulation tools
  • Familiarity with electrical circuit design
  • Able to perform in a team environment
  • Able to work on own initiative with a flexible, positive, and creative attitude
  • Careful and thorough, with attention to detail
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Senior Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Engineering background in optics analysis and optics design using non-sequential ray tracing such as Light ToolsPrior experience with polarization modeling and stray light control
  • Knowledge of display technologiesStrong presentation and communication skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Capable of prototyping, conducting design of experiments, and analytical data processing
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participating in the definition design activities for ongoing optical configurations studies or the creation of Earth, Observation, Navigation and Sciences (TPEF) management,
  • Participating in the assessment of these configurations, in opto-mechanical tolerancing and in the drafting of specifications for various optical equipment or components,
  • Being interested in all activities linked to the design of optical equipment integrated in such instruments (telescopes, focal optical instrument performance validation technical unit, laser source, calibration, etc.),
  • During the preliminary definition phases of equipment, coordinating, more specifically, experimental performance validation activities,
  • Preparing the assessment of instrument optical performances, as well as the associated verification plan,
  • During the performance definition phase and then the validation phase, you will use the two optical design and evaluation software tools of the department: CODEV and FRED (or ASAP),
  • During the integration and instrument test phase, being responsible for
  • Degree in Engineering or a Master's degree level or a PhD with a strong focus on design,
  • 5 years of experience in optics and optical measurements,
  • Knowledge of measurement methods for optical instruments,
  • Knowledge of modification software for optical instruments performance, such as FRED, CODE V, ZEMAX, as well as knowledge of data processing software, such as MATLAB, LABVIEW or Excel,
  • Enjoy working in a team (mechanics, optics) and fostering good relations with other team members,
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic context, and be responsive when faced with problems,
  • Autonomous nature and ability to manage activities,
  • Methodical and meticulous approach,
  • A negotiation level of English and French. Knowledge of German would be a plus
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform analysis and trade studies for ISR sensors (EO/IR/Lasers and optical systems) collaborated through laboratory testing
  • ISR system development (Laboratory/Field Test Asset)
  • Installation/integration of ISR sensor systems (FTA)
  • Lead the design and modeling efforts to obtain relevant analysis results and derive information from large data sets
  • Provide technical guidance and consideration for laboratory testing, and for field testing of ISR sensor systems for land tests and for ship testing events
  • Responsible for test results and recommendations to inform future design iterations to optimize designs and technical approach
  • BS degree in relevant field and 12 – 15 years of prior experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior experience
  • Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
  • Knowledge of and experience with electro-optical imaging and active illumination of targets using laser-based tracking systems, developing technical designs and monitoring of the construction of a ship-based systems
  • Ability to participate in field deployments and at-sea testing
  • Experience in conducting laboratory analysis of the sensitivity and vulnerability of EO sensor systems
  • Technical knowledge of visible, NIR, and MWIR laser propagation through the atmosphere
  • Experience with optical ray trace modeling of system components. Experience in programs such as ZEMAX, FRED, WaveTrain and Matlab
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for high speed optical transceiver module (Coherent or direct detect), optical transport module and subsystem development with emphasis on signal, system modeling and simulation, and tolerance/trade off analysis
  • Responsible for transceiver piece part and optical component specification, procurement guidance, characterization testing, and qualification
  • Responsible for Transceiver and transport system characterization and testing, testing bed set up and maintaining
  • Responsible for Design verification and test
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Technical and scientific proficiency and leadership
  • Technology direction
  • R&D context
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Optical design of products used in Molex’s opto-electronic products, TOSAs/ROSAs
  • Optical simulation and optimization for free-space and integrated optics
  • Generate technical requirements for free-space and integrated optical devices
  • Experience with telecom/Datacom micro-optics
  • Good understanding of common packaging processes such as Die Attach, Wire bonding, adhesives, etc
  • Experienced in optics modelling software. (zemax,etc.)Will have at least 4 years of experience in fiber optics or electronic packaging of optoelectronic devices (active and passive optical alignment, adhesive processes, package sealing, fiber termination, etc. a plus)
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis methods (DOE, Gage R&R, etc.)
  • Good understanding of problem solving techniques
  • Direct design experience with Single mode / Multimode optical systems
  • Able to work independently and in a group
  • Good understanding of key aspects of packaging optoelectronic devices
  • Has a good understanding of reliability of packages and the impact of packaging on device reliability
  • Six-Sigma, Lean manufacturing a plus
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, project)
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master’s (MA/MS) degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or other technical area, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Advanced knowledge of optical design and significant experience solving optical problems
  • Significant experience interfacing with customer product requirements
  • Significant experience in optical specification and production techniques
  • Advanced knowledge of Code V or equivalent optical design software (ZEMAX, FRED, OSLO)
  • Significant experience interacting and cooperating with all levels of technical staff, managers, and vendors
  • Demonstrated leadership skills for leading and managing small, multidisciplinary teams
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management
  • Experience writing technical specifications and statements of work
  • Experience in optical design and engineering of high energy laser systems and laser system diagnostics
  • Experience in optical propagation and ghost modeling
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Evaluate contractor/developer performance. Identify and assess program risks. Provide recommendations to COTR
  • Provide Technical evaluations of contractor proposals through evaluation of contractor basis of estimates and technical approach, identifying omission, recommending reductions or identifying scope issues
  • Evaluate Contractor deliverables including: System Test Plans, design review packages, CDRLs, test procedures and results, monthly status reports, Earned Value reports, Contract Funds status reports and schedules – provide recommendations/feedback to COTR
  • Draft or provide input to COTR on acquisition plans, program planning, AS&T planning and performance reviews, GEOINT and AS&T program management reviews on a monthly or quarterly basis
  • Develop statements of work (SOWs), request for proposal (RFPs), justification and approvals for other than full and open competitions, broad area announcements (BAAs), award fee plans and industry day briefings
  • Provide independent verification and validation of spacecraft and sub-system hardware and software produced by Prime/Development Contractors
  • Review and evaluate contractor designs, performance analysis and test results for sufficiency and accuracy. Provide succinct recommendations to the customer
  • Review and evaluate developer test plans, practices and command media. Provide recommendations to the customer relative to established best practices
  • Provide recommendations for tailoring high-reliability specifications to enable low-risk, responsive space system development programs
  • Bachelors degree in science, engineering or equivalent field, and 10+ years of experience in DoD or IC GEOINT satellite programs
  • Familiarity with MS Office
  • IC Experience
  • Ability to work as an on-site SETA
  • Expertise in design, analysis, manufacturing and testing of IMINT optical components
  • Knowledge of systems engineering as applied to satellite/ground architectures, spacecraft and payloads
  • Advanced degree in science, engineering or equivalent field
  • NRO experience
  • NRO acquisition processes and/or program management experience
  • Previous Military experience
  • Telescope design, assembly, integration and test
  • Opto-mechanical design
  • Electro-optics
  • Computational optics
  • Image Analysis
  • Modeling in Zemax and/or CodeV
  • 12-15 years w/Bachelors Degree
  • 09-12 years w/Masters Degree
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Senior Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Optical system design, modeling, layout and optimization. This includes established design skills in the areas of camera lens modules, aspheric lens design, and collimated optical systems
  • Provide detailed specifications for the acquisition of lenses, optical coatings, and materials common in consumer applications. Includes liaison with overseas suppliers of optical components and assemblies
  • Optical system simulation, prototyping, testing, characterization and optimization
  • Identification and analysis of MTF, parallax, ghosting, stray light, spherical aberrations, relative illuminance, etc
  • Understanding and leadership in the prevention and correction of optical issues related to use of high tolerance components, material thermal coefficients, etc
  • Thorough understanding in the use of precision optical tools used for high tolerance alignment in the manufacture of optical systems and camera modules
  • Support overseas production facilities in the manufacture of optical systems
  • Investigate the usage of the latest components, tools, materials and technologies
  • Must possess proficiency in the use of ZEMAX
  • Experience using related optical design tools such as CODE-V, OSLO, ASAP, LightTools, or equivalent is a plus
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience in Ophthalmic Optics design
  • Experience with plastic and glass optical material
  • Experience in Stray Light Molding and analysis
  • Experience developing Human Vision Systems
  • Experience in Complex optical system simulation and molding
  • Experience in Optical lens fabrication
  • Experience in at least one optical design software package (e.g. Zemax, CODE V, LightTools, FRED, ASAP) is required
  • Experience in both sequential and non-sequential optical design software is required
  • Interpersonal skill to work across teams
  • Up to 15% domestic and international travel required
  • BS degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of experience or advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of experience
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Optical Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for design and development of an optically approvable lamp prescription to the program
  • Direct program managers and tooling engineers regarding optical prescriptions caveats
  • Work with mechanical design through release to address mechanical issues that may impact integrity of optical prescription
  • Work with business development group to provide timely and accurate feasibility studies
  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Program Managers, Project Managers and Tooling Engineering
  • Co-ordinate and participate in local and customer night drives
  • Keep abreast of domestic and international photometric legal requirements
  • Flexible working hours are required and the ability to travel to customer sites for technical reviews and night drive evaluations
  • Laboratory development: physical measurements of lamps and analysis of photometric attributes
  • Assist in the development and implementation of operating procedures and guidelines for photometric equipment and photo lab personnel
  • Work directly with approval authorities to obtain formal certification of products
  • 2 - 4 years post-secondary school (University or Community college) Optical Engineering / Design degree or equivalent automotive lighting optical design experience
  • Strong oral communication skills are required as the optical prescription impacts all facets of the business
  • Capable of initiating and following tasks through to completion
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to handle complex computer aided engineering tasks
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills required to meet the challenges of direct customer interaction in technical reviews and product performance evaluations
  • Ability to multitask effectively, shift priorities and directions due to customer driven requirements