- Carlsbad, California, United States
- $135K–$251K per year
- 7+ years
Lead optical engineer responsible for optical architecture, multidisciplinary team leadership, customer engagement, and technical decision-making in fiber-optic, precision microscopy, and waveguide technologies.
Compensation
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $135,000 - $250,500.
Responsibilities
- Originate and evaluate optical design concepts for fiber optics, precision microscopy, and waveguides, and lead technology development through models, prototypes, and experiments.
- Own optical architecture, trade studies, and performance budgets, using models and engineering evidence to resolve design choices and maintain a coherent approach across components and assemblies.
- Define optical tolerances, coupling approaches, measurement methods, and acceptance criteria to establish clear performance objectives for component and assembly design, characterization, and validation.
- Lead laboratory characterization using microscopy and optical metrology, and own validation and integration of optical hardware.
- Interpret processed measurement data alongside model predictions and uncertainty estimates to resolve discrepancies and guide technical decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Graduate Degree
- Nice to have: Graduate degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering
- Nice to have: Experience leading optical design