Optics Engineer

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Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA
Engineer i: $70,963 - $91,796; engineer ii: $89,40...
Optical interferometry
Fiber optics
Sensor design and prototyping
The Chemical Sensors Lab is seeking an Optics Engineer to join a cross-disciplinary team developing sensors and instrumentation for ocean and environmental applications, with a focus on interferometric sensor development

Job Summary

  • The Chemical Sensors Lab is seeking an Optics Engineer to join a cross-disciplinary team developing sensors and instrumentation for ocean and environmental applications, with a focus on interferometric sensor development.
  • Key responsibilities include designing, prototyping, testing, and characterizing sensor systems, leading optical design tasks, and performing bench testing, calibration, and characterization.
  • This early to mid-career position offers a comprehensive benefits package in addition to a competitive salary range, with opportunities for growth to more independent tasks.

Matching Summary

The Chemical Sensors Lab is seeking an Optics Engineer to join a cross-disciplinary team developing sensors and instrumentation for ocean and environmental applications, with a focus on interferometric sensor development.

Salary

Engineer I: $70,963 - $91,796; Engineer II: $89,408 - $116,127; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical interferometry
  • Fiber optics
  • Sensor design and prototyping
  • Lab bench testing
  • Optical signal simulation
  • Data processing using Matlab or Python

Nice-to-have

  • Electrical engineering aspects
  • Mechanical engineering aspects
  • Creativity and independent thinking
  • Fundamental research principles

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in optics
  • US Citizenship required

Work Rights

US Citizenship required

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