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Optical Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As Optical Engineer you will be responsible for;

  • Design, develop, and integrate optical sensing systems for robotic applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define optical sensor requirements and specifications.
  • Perform system-level design, simulation, and testing of optical sensors involving LiDAR, cameras, and other photonic devices.
  • Optimize optical designs for cost, manufacturability, and performance.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of the optical components, from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and mass production.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to optical sensor performance in the field.
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in optical technology and incorporate new innovations where applicable.

Qualifications;

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in optical sensor design and development, preferably in a robotics or high-volume consumer electronics environment.
  • Strong understanding of optical systems, imaging, lighting, and photonic devices.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with various engineering teams.
  • Experience with optical simulation software such as Zemax, LightTools, or similar is preferred.
  • Experience with 3D CAD tools for mechanical design is preferred.

  • Proficiency in data analysis software and tools such as MATLAB or Python is nice to have
  • Knowledge of machine vision, image processing, and related software is beneficial.
  • Salary Range : $120,000 - $150,000

    The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

    ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or veteran status.

    Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

    Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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