Director, Optical Engineering

Required

• Post Graduate degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or a in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of management experience leading a successful optics team to deliver innovative solutions for scientific problems.
• Extensive experience in designing and optimizing intricate optical systems, with specialization in imaging techniques and spectral analysis.
• Proficiency in using optical modeling and simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Code V) to optimize complex optical designs.
• Experience successfully delivering optical projects applied to biology and able to demonstrate some understanding of fundamental molecular cell biology.
• Demonstrated leadership acumen in overseeing the assembly, calibration, and validation of advanced optical systems.
• Strong analytical capabilities for interpreting complex optical data and extracting meaningful insights.
• In-depth knowledge of optical components, detectors, imaging devices, microscopy systems, and lasers.
• Experienced in developing optical solutions across all product maturity levels — from proof-of-concept and prototyping through pilot and production.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, troubleshoot optical systems, and maintain their functionality.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and effectively navigating inter-team dynamics.
• Awareness of emerging optical technologies, trends, and industry developments.