{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f6d7436da30b834925f7ecda","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f6d7436da30b834925f7ecda","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f6d7436da30b834925f7ecda","title":"Optical Engineer","description":"LightPath is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to perform lens design, analysis, and optimization of infrared (SWIR, MWIR, LWIR) optical assemblies for production. The ideal candidate will translate complex optical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs while collaborating closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, technology company.\nResponsibilities:\nConduct optical design and optimization of infrared optical systems and assemblies, and support new product introduction from initial concept to production release.\nUtilize optical raytracing software such as Zemax OpticStudio or Code V for optical modeling and optimization, including desensitization/tolerancing tools (ex. sensitivity, compensators, Monte Carlo) to drive manufacturable designs.\nModel thermal effects and apply athermalization strategies and predict system performance over temperature and environmental extremes.\nModel stray light effects and apply optical and optomechanical best practices for minimizing stray light.\nOptimize optical designs to balance performance requirements with manufacturability, including material selection and adherence to manufacturing guidelines.\nDefine and implement metrology and testing strategies, including interferometry, profilometry, CGHs, stitching, centration/wedge measurements, MTF measurements, and assembly alignment methods.\nProduce complete optical documentation, including prescriptions, ISO 10110 drawings/specifications, tolerances, coating specs, and test plans.\nCollaborate closely with mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure designs meet production requirements.\nSupport prototype development, testing, and iteration to achieve production-ready assemblies\nInterface directly with customers as needed to support sales, evaluate requirements, propose design solutions, and document performance relative to specifications.\nSupport operations with optical modeling to troubleshoot existing products and tests.\nOther tasks as assigned.\nKnowledge, ability and skills:\nProficiency with Zemax OpticStudio or Code V optical design software and associated tools for tolerancing, optimization, and stray light analysis.\nSkilled in custom design of multi-element imaging lenses, including familiarity with incorporating aspheric surface prescriptions.\nStrong understanding of image quality metrics such as EFL, f/#, FOV, distortion and relative illumination, including interactions and trade-offs in design space, and their effects on system applications.\nFamiliarity with building custom merit functions for optimizing trade-offs to balance manufacturability and performance metrics.\nFamiliarity with design techniques to desensitize designs to manufacturing tolerances.\nStrong understanding of athermalization, environmental performance prediction, and manufacturability considerations.\nHands-on knowledge of optical metrology and alignment techniques for lenses and multi-element assemblies.\nCoding experience for analysis automation and optical design workflows a plus.\nFamiliarity with yield modeling, specification flow-down to suppliers, and data-driven design updates from prototype to production.\nMinimum previous experience/qualification:\nBachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field (MS/PhD a plus)\n5+ years of experience designing infrared optical assemblies for production.\nAbility to produce comprehensive optical documentation and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\nExperience mentoring or guiding junior engineers and participating in cross-functional project leadership.","company":"Lightpath Technologies","rawCompany":"lightpath technologies","city":"Orlando","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T11:17:24.003Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"339115","title":"Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing","slug":"ophthalmic-goods-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334516","title":"Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"analytical-laboratory-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Optical Engineer","description":"LightPath is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to perform lens design, analysis, and optimization of infrared (SWIR, MWIR, LWIR) optical assemblies for production. The ideal candidate will translate complex optical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs while collaborating closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, technology company.\nResponsibilities:\nConduct optical design and optimization of infrared optical systems and assemblies, and support new product introduction from initial concept to production release.\nUtilize optical raytracing software such as Zemax OpticStudio or Code V for optical modeling and optimization, including desensitization/tolerancing tools (ex. sensitivity, compensators, Monte Carlo) to drive manufacturable designs.\nModel thermal effects and apply athermalization strategies and predict system performance over temperature and environmental extremes.\nModel stray light effects and apply optical and optomechanical best practices for minimizing stray light.\nOptimize optical designs to balance performance requirements with manufacturability, including material selection and adherence to manufacturing guidelines.\nDefine and implement metrology and testing strategies, including interferometry, profilometry, CGHs, stitching, centration/wedge measurements, MTF measurements, and assembly alignment methods.\nProduce complete optical documentation, including prescriptions, ISO 10110 drawings/specifications, tolerances, coating specs, and test plans.\nCollaborate closely with mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure designs meet production requirements.\nSupport prototype development, testing, and iteration to achieve production-ready assemblies\nInterface directly with customers as needed to support sales, evaluate requirements, propose design solutions, and document performance relative to specifications.\nSupport operations with optical modeling to troubleshoot existing products and tests.\nOther tasks as assigned.\nKnowledge, ability and skills:\nProficiency with Zemax OpticStudio or Code V optical design software and associated tools for tolerancing, optimization, and stray light analysis.\nSkilled in custom design of multi-element imaging lenses, including familiarity with incorporating aspheric surface prescriptions.\nStrong understanding of image quality metrics such as EFL, f/#, FOV, distortion and relative illumination, including interactions and trade-offs in design space, and their effects on system applications.\nFamiliarity with building custom merit functions for optimizing trade-offs to balance manufacturability and performance metrics.\nFamiliarity with design techniques to desensitize designs to manufacturing tolerances.\nStrong understanding of athermalization, environmental performance prediction, and manufacturability considerations.\nHands-on knowledge of optical metrology and alignment techniques for lenses and multi-element assemblies.\nCoding experience for analysis automation and optical design workflows a plus.\nFamiliarity with yield modeling, specification flow-down to suppliers, and data-driven design updates from prototype to production.\nMinimum previous experience/qualification:\nBachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field (MS/PhD a plus)\n5+ years of experience designing infrared optical assemblies for production.\nAbility to produce comprehensive optical documentation and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\nExperience mentoring or guiding junior engineers and participating in cross-functional project leadership.","datePosted":"2026-07-21T11:17:24.003Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T11:17:24.003Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lightpath Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Orlando","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f6d7436da30b834925f7ecda"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f6d7436da30b834925f7ecda"}}