Optical Designer
Spectraforce
Princeton, New Jersey
2 days ago
Job Description
Title: Optical Designer
Duration: 11+ months
Location: Princeton, NJ 08540
Shift: 9 AM - 5 PM EST (M-F)
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced optical engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physics, with a focus on optical system analysis, and possess practical experience in analyzing optical and mechanical tolerances. This role requires expertise in microscopy imaging using off-the-shelf (OTS) components, as well as absorption and fluorescent measurement using photometric methods.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
Duration: 11+ months
Location: Princeton, NJ 08540
Shift: 9 AM - 5 PM EST (M-F)
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced optical engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physics, with a focus on optical system analysis, and possess practical experience in analyzing optical and mechanical tolerances. This role requires expertise in microscopy imaging using off-the-shelf (OTS) components, as well as absorption and fluorescent measurement using photometric methods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize optical systems for various applications.
- Conduct optical and mechanical tolerance analysis, including tolerance stack-up, simulations, and sensitivity analysis, to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Imaging Optics, Design Optics, Run simulation
- Integrate and test microscopy imaging systems using OTS components.
- Perform absorption and fluorescent measurements using photometric methods.
- Utilize optical and mechanical software tools for system design and analysis.
- Evaluate and troubleshoot optical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
- Work with third-party design houses and machine shops to design, fabricate, and test components and systems.
- Document design processes, test results, and technical reports.
Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in physics, optical engineering, or a related field. Fresh out of school PHD would be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical system design and analysis.
- Design imaging system for the microscope and familiarity with tools, Zemax
- Proficiency in optical and mechanical tolerance analysis methodologies, including tolerance stack-up, simulations, and sensitivity analysis.
- Apply knowledge and practice experience of imaging optics design, interference, and distortion to improve system performance.
- Experience in optical system evaluation and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge and experience of image processing techniques and tools such as Python, Matlab
- Familiarity with optical design software (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design software (e.g., CAD tools).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.