Senior Optical Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Optical Engineer

LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)

TYPE: Full time, regular

COMPENSATION: $135,000 – $190,000/yr

Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.

Role Summary:

The Senior Optical Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing Clarapath’s optical systems, ensuring the high-performance integration of optics into SectionStar™, our advanced electro-mechanical device. This role requires a strong foundation in optical design, photonics, and precision engineering, as well as hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting optical systems. Working closely with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, this individual will support product development from concept through production while contributing to optical system optimization, quality assurance, and workflow improvements that enhance performance and scalability. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment and is eager to apply optical engineering principles to real-world, cutting-edge product challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and analyze optical systems and components for performance and reliability
• Integrate optical solutions into electro-mechanical devices, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
• Perform optical testing, validation, and troubleshooting to meet design specifications
• Contribute to process improvements, quality assurance, and workflow optimization for optical systems
• Document design processes, test results, and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Stay current with emerging optical technologies and industry trends
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in optical design, lens systems, imaging, or photonics applications.
• Proficiency with optical design and simulation software (ex: Zemax, Code V, LightTools)
• Hands-on experience with optical testing equipment and metrology
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Experience with electro-mechanical device integration, a plus
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production processes for optical components, a plus
• Leadership experience or mentoring junior engineers, a plus
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
• A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
• Ability to file IP with the company
• Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
• Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
• A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare
  
  

Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.