Principal Optical Engineer

MKS

Irvine, CA, US
Base: $175,000 - $195,000 py; bonus: discretionary...
Hybrid
Zemax or equivalent optical design tools
8+ years optical product design experience
Hands-on optical alignment and metrology

Salary

Base: $175,000 - $195,000 per year; Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) match, 6 weeks paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Zemax or equivalent optical design tools
  • 8+ years optical product design experience
  • Hands-on optical alignment and metrology
  • Fiber optic principles and laser fundamentals
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Graduate coursework in engineering or physics
  • Experience transitioning prototypes to scalable products
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Cleanroom environment work experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics
  • 8+ years related industry experience
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • U.S. person status required (citizen/green card)

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person (citizen, green card holder, etc.)

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