Sr. Optical Systems Design Engineer

KLA • Milpitas, CA

78d • $154,900 - $263,300

About The Position

Ready to Shape the Future of Optical Innovation? Join us at the forefront of optical technology, where your ideas will move from whiteboard to working prototype. In this role, you’ll lead the development of next-generation optical systems—from ambitious concepts to hands-on lab execution. You’ll architect sophisticated systems, build and test ground breaking setups, and collaborate with world-class suppliers to bring sophisticated components to life. Dive into real-world customer applications, you’ll help develop technologies that drive market impact and strategic direction! You’ll define system specs through analysis, solve performance challenges head-on, and work multi-functionally to deliver breakthrough solutions.

Requirements

• Great foundation in Physical Optics, lasers, plasma sources, detectors, and image sensors.
• Deep understanding of hardware technologies and systems engineering.
• Proven hands-on experience developing and prototyping sophisticated electro-optical setups.
• Skilled in working with leading suppliers to develop sophisticated components and subsystems.
• Expertise in system modeling, error budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW for data analysis and experimentation.
• Hard-working and adaptable—comfortable navigating ambiguity with minimal direction.
• Collaborative mentality with the ability to lead small teams and drive execution.
• Experience defining work plans, DOEs, and test strategies.
• Confident communicator who can lead technical reviews and influence decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with semiconductor processes, X-ray, DUV, or VIS-IR metrology systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of next-generation optical systems.
• Architect sophisticated systems and build/test groundbreaking setups.
• Collaborate with world-class suppliers to develop sophisticated components.
• Define system specifications through analysis.
• Solve performance challenges and work multi-functionally to deliver solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) including company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Family care and bonding leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees