Job Summary
We are actively seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to support optical systems development, integration, and testing. The role entails design, development, test, and manufacture of products, systems, and applications for various Gamma Scientific’s light measurement products. The ability to work independently, with internal cross-functional teams, and with our customers is vital to the role.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and or participate in the design, integration, and testing of light measurement products and systems for Display, LED, Solid State lighting, Reflectance and other applications.
- Perform optical and system level test and verification. Travel to install systems and provide training as needed.
- Manufacture (assemble and test) Gamma custom and semi-custom products.
- Lead projects and project teams to develop complex light measurement systems and to develop new applications for existing products.
- Provide ongoing support of existing products.
- Develop System Technical Manuals and White Papers.
- Assist sales in customer demos. Provide technical sales support. Interface with customers as needed.
- Other duties as required.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant Systems engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of college level Physics (Optics in particular) and Engineering.
- Knowledge in the fundamentals of color science is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Matlab and / or Python programming.
- Laboratory experience with optics and lighting systems and strong knowledge in optical metrology.
- Working knowledge of optics design software such as Tracepro or Zemax is preferred.
- Solid understanding of general test and measurement processes.
- Working experience with software control and instrumentation.
- Must understand basic problem-solving and process development methodology.
- PC skills in Windows environment including Excel, Word, Visual Basic.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. Good technical writing ability.
- Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimum supervision.
- This position may require up to 20% domestic and international travel.
- Working knowledge of machining equipment such as Mills, Lathes and basic power and hand tools is preferred.
Education & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in physics (particularly Optics) or Engineering. A graduate degree in these fields is preferred.
