Optical Engineer

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Optical Engineer to join our Optics team. You will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and testing optical and optomechanical systems and components for our innovative medical devices. You will work closely with an exceptional team of optical engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, microfabrication engineers, software engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians dedicated to using cutting-edge technologies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients worldwide. The ideal candidate for this position possesses exceptional practical skills, attention to detail, and is self-directed and motivated by challenging projects.

Role responsibilities:

• Design lenses and optical components for ophthalmic devices and wearable AR/VR type devices with Zemax
• Generate and finalize engineering specifications and error budgets for systems and  subsystems in collaboration with team members
• Build, characterize, and refine complex optical systems and subsystems
• Apply rapid prototyping, testing, and analysis to assess feasibility of novel optical components
• Build test fixtures and develop metrology as needed
• Assemble and troubleshoot prototypes and beta-release medical devices

Key qualifications:

• 4 years designing and testing complex optical systems
• Thorough understanding of geometrical optics, wave optics, and imaging systems
• Proficiency with optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, FRED), including sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, tolerancing, and stray light analysis
• Proficiency building and characterizing optical systems 
• Experience with lens design
• Proficiency with Python or C
• High level of attention to detail and intrinsic motivation 
• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience with clinical ophthalmic devices
• Solid understanding of vision science
• Experience with eye tracking technologies 
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD and rapid prototyping

Salary/Pay Range:

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – $170,000 annually equity benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.