Sr. Optical Lens Designer

Ametek, Inc. • Middlefield, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems. We are looking for a Senior Optical Lens Designer to join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. As a Senior Optical Lens Designer for our Optical Systems Group, you will work on a wide range of optical systems, both imaging and non-imaging, with an emphasis on space optics. Other types of projects may include microscope objectives, illumination systems, AR/VR systems, interferometers and medical optics.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree from an Optics program
• Formal training in lens design
• Experience in lens or optical engineering in aerospace or defense companies preferred
• 8-10 years of experience
• Intellectually curious and able to take initiative
• Collaborative and able to partner across functions and teams
• Uses a proactive approach to communicate and solve problems
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Responsibilities

• Design complex imaging and non-imaging systems, with emphasis on imaging systems using Zemax or Code V.
• Develop manufacturable optical systems to meet cost and performance targets.
• Support designs through the manufacturing process including troubleshooting and reconciling differences from design performance.
• Perform sensitivity and tolerance analysis, analysis of effects of perturbations and integrating finite element analysis data.
• Design to specifications of imaging system performance, e.g., MTF, wavefront, Strehl ratio, distortion, etc.
• Ability to quickly develop and iterate conceptual designs to support customer quotes.
• Knowledge of standard lens design forms and ability to develop novel designs to achieve desired performance goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Robust 401(k) with company contributions
• Health and wellness programs
• Generous paid time off
• Access to hands-on innovation opportunities, cross-disciplinary projects, and advanced training programs.
• Publish research, develop patents, and earn incentives for innovative contributions.
• Work in well-equipped facilities with advanced tools and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior