Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer Opportunity

Are you ready to design the optical systems that power semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and directed energy applications? This Optical Engineer role puts your optical design skills to work on real, mission-critical problems. If you've got optical engineering experience and want to work on precision optics that matter, this is your opportunity.

You'll be joining a 50-year-old advanced optics manufacturer that partners with OEM customers to design and fabricate high-performance optical components and systems. The facility is a mix of office, laboratory, cleanroom, and manufacturing environments where you'll collaborate directly with engineers, technicians, and customers to solve complex optical challenges.

You'll be solving real optical engineering problems that power critical applications in semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace. The company has a strong culture of technical depth and precision, with team members who have been there 20-30 years, which speaks to the stability and quality of the environment. You'll work directly with customers and cross-functional teams, meaning your designs have immediate impact and you'll grow your expertise across the full optical design and testing lifecycle.

The work environment is collaborative and hands-on, mixing office, lab, and cleanroom time so you're never just sitting at a desk.

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

• Design optical components and systems that meet customer performance specifications using Zemax Optic Studio and Solid Works.
• Perform optical testing and analysis using interferometry, spectrophotometry, polarimetry, ellipsometry, and custom test methods.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, mechanical, and quality teams to support new product development and design for manufacturability initiatives.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable optical solutions and technical specifications.
• Lead optical design projects through product development processes and support design verification activities.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, approximately 10:00am to 8:00pm (mid-shift).

Pay: $78,200 to $117,200 annually, based on experience

• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in optical engineering, optical design, optical testing, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with Zemax Optic Studio or similar optical design software.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works or similar CAD software.
• Hands-on experience with optical testing methods such as interferometry, spectrophotometry, polarimetry, and ellipsometry.

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Parental leave (six weeks paid)
• PTO, sick days, and holidays

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

If you are interested in this Optical Engineer opportunity, apply now or call/text Kayla at . We look forward to connecting with you!

Verstela is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.