Lead Optical Characterization Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts to develop and integrate optical test systems.
• Define system-level requirements, test procedures, and verification protocols.
• Coordinate resources and timelines for optical characterization projects from concept to execution.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Design optical systems for high-volume screening and wafer-level optics characterization in mass production.
• Perform precise optical measurements using lasers, fiber optics, cameras, and power meters.
• Establish designs and processes for alignment and integration of optical components into custom assemblies.
• Develop calibration and validation methods to ensure measurement fidelity and reproducibility.
• Contribute to development of software tools for machine control, data acquisition, and image processing.
• Drive automation strategies for scalable, repeatable metrology setups.
• Establish QA workflows, analyze measurement data, and resolve systemic performance issues.
• Manage root cause analysis and continuous improvement for metrology tools and setups.
• Collaborate with design and fabrication teams to influence product and fixture development for testability.
• Maintain technical documentation, review reports, and communicate updates across teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in optical engineering, systems engineering, or optical characterization roles.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in a technical setting.
• Strong proficiency with optical instruments such as cameras, lasers, power meters, and fiber optics.
• Familiarity with machine control programming in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience integrating hardware and software in optical test setups.
• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Deep understanding of optical principles (reflection, refraction, alignment, metrology).
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills for debugging and optimization.
• Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and leadership.
• Experience with real-time control systems and/or machine vision.
• Familiarity with optical design tools (eg Zemax) and mechanical design tools (eg SolidWorks).
• Background in fast-paced R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.

Technologies

• Python
• LabVIEW
• MATLAB
• Zemax
• SolidWorks

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity
• Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Company paid disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick time

EEO Statement

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Apply

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to [email protected].

Pay

Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year