Senior Optical Engineer
Posted 26 days ago · 82 applicants
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The role in plain words
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- BSc or MSc in physics, optical sciences and/or equivalent engineering field
- Familiarity with the design, simulation, optimization, sensitivity and tolerance analysis of complex free space optical systems
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
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Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceDepartment: Research & Development
Location: EMEA-Israel
Description
As a Senior Optical Engineer, you will lead the development of ultra-compact, high-precision micro-optical systems for cutting-edge medical devices. You will transform novel optical concepts into manufacturable designs, driving innovation from prototype to production.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop optical systems and components for medical devices.
• Conduct simulations, tolerance analyses, and experimental validations to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers—to integrate optical systems into complete product platforms.
• Develop and implement optical testing strategies to validate system performance and reliability.
• Analyse data from experiments and prototypes to refine and optimize optical designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality protocols.
• Document design processes, test results, and technical findings, and share insights to support innovation and continuous improvement.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• BSc or MSc in physics, optical sciences and/or equivalent engineering field
• Knowledgable in optics simulation tools such as Zemax, Code V, Tracepro or equivalent -advantage
• Programming experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
• Familiarity with the design, simulation, optimization, sensitivity and tolerance analysis of complex free space optical systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills
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- 5+ years of relevant industry experience, BSc or MSc in physics, optical sciences and/or equivalent engineering field, Familiarity with the design, simulation, optimization, sensitivity and tolerance analysis of complex free space optical systems, Strong analytical skills, Strong communication skills