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Optical Engineer

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Role: Optical Engineer specializing in LiDAR systems with over 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities Include

  • Leading optical design efforts focused on athermalization, shock, and vibration resistance.
  • Performing optical and opto-mechanical simulations to evaluate system performance and inform design trade-offs.
  • Developing optical alignment procedures and performance testing equipment.
  • Contributing to the conceptual design of next-generation opto-mechanical systems.
  • Managing external optical consultants, providing technical guidance and review.
  • Conducting tolerancing and sensitivity analyses considering fabrication tolerances.
  • Collaborating with vendors for fabrication and verification of high-precision optical parts.
  • Generating intellectual property and working with legal teams on patent documentation.
  • Partnering with quality teams to ensure compliance with automotive and industrial standards.

Qualifications And Skills

  • Strong optics foundation with experience in multi-element lens systems and semiconductor lasers.
  • Proficiency in Zemax (sequential and non-sequential), Python, and Matlab for design and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment for testing and validation.
  • Ability to manage external vendors and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Preferred experience with STOP analysis, athermal design, SolidWorks, and ANSYS Mechanical.
  • Background in developing optical systems for high-volume production is advantageous.
  • Educational background in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

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