Optics Design Engineer
Position
Overview
We
are seeking an Optical Design Engineer with strong expertise in optical system
design, simulation, tolerancing, and validation. The role involves complete
ownership of design activities from requirement capture to system validation
and customer engagement.
Key
Responsibilities
1.
Project Initiation & Requirements
· Understand
system and product requirements; extract relevant inputs.
· Define
detailed optical specifications with primary engineering calculations.
· Communicate
assumptions, deliverables, timelines, and associated risks.
· Anticipate
challenges and provide effective risk mitigation strategies.
2.
Optical System Design
· Select
suitable starting design configurations.
· Perform
detailed optical design using Zemax or equivalent tools.
· Conduct
optimization, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing sensitivity studies.
· Generate
optical drawings, documentation, and design reports.
· Typical
systems include:
o EO/IR cameras, night
vision optics
o Spectrometers, laser
systems
o IR lenses,
telescopes, lens stacks
· Present
design solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
3.
Opto-Mechanical & Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Transfer
optical design intent to mechanical teams.
· Support
development of mounts, mechanisms, baffles & housings.
· Understand
tolerances and environmental impacts on system performance.
· Basic
exposure to detectors (CCD, CMOS, IR), acquisition electronics, and system
integration.
4.
Validation & Testing
· Coordinate
lens procurement, vendor interactions, and corrective actions.
· Support
fabrication, material selection, alignment, and test activities.
· Perform
optical validation under laboratory and environmental conditions.
5.
General Engineering Contributions
· Participate
in project initiation, feasibility studies, and cost analysis.
· Provide
technical inputs for proposals and solution justification.
6. Communication
& Soft Skills
· Communicate
effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
· Prepare
technical presentations and demonstrate solutions to clients.
· Willingness
to travel for trials, studies, and customer discussions.
· Self-driven,
quick learner with strong ownership and enthusiasm for optics.
Requirements
· MSc
Physics (preferably Semiconductors) / M.Tech (Applied Optics) / MSc Tech
(Optics/Photonics)
· 3
– 5 years of hands-on
experience with Zemax or equivalent optical design tools
· Strong
experience in optical systems design: EO/IR optics, lens stacks,
assemblies/sub-assemblies
· Basic
knowledge on 3D modelling (modules, components, and full devices)
· Ability
to generate ISO-compliant optical design drawings
· Working
knowledge of optical manufacturing & design documentation
· Experience
in Opto-mechanical design and opto-electronics is an advantage
· Willingness
to travel across India and SEA for trials, demonstrations, and customer support