Sea-Bird Scientific · 8 hours ago
Senior Optics Engineer
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expSea-Bird Scientific is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of oceanographic parameters. The Senior Optics Engineer will lead the development of next-generation submersible sensors, serving as the subject matter expert for optical components and systems, focusing on innovative and energy-efficient designs for underwater environments.
ElectronicsManufacturingMarine TechnologyProduct DesignWater
Responsibilities
Act as the SME for optical systems, guiding selection and integration of spectrometers, detectors, light sources, fibers, gratings, and related technologies
Design, model, and prototype optical and opto-electronic subsystems for underwater instruments (e.g., fluorescence, backscatter, absorption)
Develop and validate electronic interfaces for optical sensors, including analog front-end circuitry, photodiode amplifiers, and A/D conversion stages
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure low-noise signal acquisition and long-term reliability
Create algorithms and firmware for signal conditioning, noise filtering, and calibration of optical data streams
Lead lab and field calibrations, ensuring traceability and repeatability across optical systems
Support PCB layout and thermal design for opto-electronic modules operating under high-pressure, low-temperature conditions
Innovate new optical architectures focused on miniaturization, energy efficiency, and ruggedness
Design and execute experiments to validate performance at both component and system levels
Document designs, test results, and analysis to support product development and internal knowledge sharing
Provide technical leadership in root-cause analysis of field failures and warranty claims
Stay ahead of advancements in optical science and component technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation
Qualification
Required
MSc in physics electro-optics, optical engineering, or related field
7+ years of demonstrated experience in electro-optical sensor design and development
Proven expertise in physical optics, with ability to design high-sensitivity, low-noise, and high-accuracy sensors
Strong experience with LEDs, lasers, detectors, optical glasses, gratings, fibers, and optical filters
Proficiency in optical modeling and system design tools
Demonstrated ability to incorporate low-cost, low-power, and modularity considerations into sensor design
Preferred
PhD in physics electro-optics, optical engineering, or related field
Benefits
Permissive PTO
Flexible working hours
Professional onboarding and training options
Powerful team looking forward to working with you
Career coaching and development opportunities
Health benefits
401(k)
Company
Sea-Bird Scientific
Sea-Bird Electronics is a developer and manufacturer of marine measuring instruments. It is a sub-organization of Veralto.
201-500 employees
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