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Senior Optical Engineer

Western New Hampshire Optics Firm
Hudson, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

My client is a medium-sized division of a larger parent company, and a renown design & manufacturer of custom infrared optical assemblies spanning IR spectrum, UV and visible spectra, many of which are first-of-their kind creations.

We have recently expanded our state-of-the-art production facility

Optical Design Engineer

Duties :

  • Design & develop complex precision optical systems / components to customer specs .
  • Evaluate & analyze optical design for performance & manufacturability
  • Lens design, tolerance analysis & system performance modeling
  • Support program deliverables - from prototype hardware to first article production units.
  • Help develop test methods and procedures to characterize optical system performance.

Develop governmental and commercial products.

  • Design & analyze optical lenses; Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity, tolerance analysis.
  • Design (Zemax) optical systems using aspheres, reflective, and diffractive elements.
  • Produce PowerPoints for optical designs & design reviews for in / external customers.
  • Translate verbally expressed needs into clear optical specifications.
  • Work with Manufacturing on design and process issues.
  • Work with Opto-Mech Engineers to ensure that optical tolerances are translated correctly into engineering drawings and opto-mechanical mounting schemes.
  • Stay current on optical science / fundamental physics principles
  • Requirements

  • BS in Optics / Physics - Proficiency with Zemax & MS Office
  • 3-12 years of relevant experience
  • Strong presentation / verbal / written communication skills.
  • Analytical skills for problem identification and the planning & execution of solutions
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Team-oriented; able to listen, understand and provide timely feedback
  • Self-starter; willing to learn; strong sense of ownership.
  • Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates

    Please forward your CV and a short summary of why you feel that you are a strong candidate for this position to

    Neil Rauch, President

    Hire Power Associates

    978) 808-9898

    neil@hirepower.jobs

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