Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the development integration testing and validation of complex optical and opto-mechanical systems. This role works cross-functionally with Optical Mechanical Electrical Software Manufacturing and Program Management teams to translate customer and product requirements into effective technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and the ability to manage technical requirements from concept through production and customer delivery.

Role & Responsibilities:

Develop and manage system-level requirements specifications and technical documentation.

Translate customer and product requirements into system architecture and engineering requirements.

Lead system integration verification validation and performance testing.

Coordinate technical activities across optical mechanical electrical software and manufacturing disciplines.

Analyze system performance and identify root causes of technical issues.

Develop test plans procedures and acceptance criteria.

Support prototype development system integration troubleshooting and qualification.

Participate in design reviews and provide system-level technical recommendations.

Evaluate system-level tradeoffs involving performance cost schedule manufacturability and reliability.

Support risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.

Prepare technical reports specifications test results and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve system-level issues when needed.

Support transition of new products and systems from development into manufacturing.

Provide technical support for existing products and customer applications.

Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable quality standards and company procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or a related technical field.

Solid understanding of all pertinent engineering disciplines: Optics Mechanics Electrical and experience using related software (Zemax Solidworks Altium etc)

3 years of experience in systems engineering product development systems integration or a related engineering discipline.

Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.

Experience developing and executing engineering test plans.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

Experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems.

Experience with optical metrology imaging systems lasers sensors or precision instrumentation.

Experience with requirements management and systems engineering methodologies.

Experience with MATLAB Python or similar engineering analysis tools.

Experience with statistical analysis data acquisition and system performance characterization.

Experience working in an ISO-controlled engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting customer-facing technical activities.

About Optikos:

For more than 40 years Optikos has provided innovative applications of optical technology both products and services to commercial government and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world managing all aspects of instrument design including optics mechanics electronics and software systems in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. We develop innovative products in the life sciences aerospace and defense industrial and consumer markets and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems. Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe.

If you are an enthusiastic team-oriented individual looking for a challenge and the opportunity to continue to develop professionally send us your resume.

This is a 100% in-office position located in our headquarters in Wakefield Massachusetts. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.

Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact HR at We provide accommodations as required by law.

US citizenship or permanent residency visa required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.