Senior Staff Optical Engineer

5 days ago

Hayward, California, United States BioSpace, Inc. Full time
About Eikon Therapeutics

Eikon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that employs revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Our discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from our founders, culminating in the creation of microscopes that enable real-time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells.

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Staff Optical Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced biological imaging systems. As a member of our cross-functional team, you will drive innovation and contribute to the success of our drug discovery pipeline and commercial research tool program.

About You

You have significant industry experience designing, prototyping, assembling, testing precision opto-mechanical, electro-optical, or electro-optical-mechanical systems for volume production. You are proactive, intellectually curious, and demonstrate a growth mindset. You have strong communication skills, are team-oriented, and adaptable to rapidly evolving goals and challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of optical systems for our in-house high-throughput microscopes and external-facing systems.
  • Conduct optical simulations, analyses, and tests to optimize system performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical components into overall systems.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in optical technology and incorporate relevant innovations into our projects.
  • Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality optical systems.
Qualifications

12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience. Proven experience in designing and developing optical systems consisting of laser illumination and imaging (e.g. fluorescence microscopy). Strong proficiency in optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V) and simulation tools as well as data analysis tools (e.g. Python, Matlab). Deep understanding of ray and Fourier optics. In-depth knowledge of optical components, including lenses, mirrors, filters, and detectors. Experience in designing for manufacturing of precision optical instruments at production scale. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment. Proficient documentation skills for writing design specifications, functional specifications, work instructions, SOPs, and test reports. Skilled hands-on ability to build, align, and troubleshoot precision optical assemblies. Strong problem-solving skills to address functional and reliability issues with optical systems. Experience with building super-resolution microscopes (PALM, STORM, SIM, etc.). Experience with metrology tools required to align optical instruments (interferometers, wavefront sensors, autocollimators, etc.). Experience working with product life-cycle management systems, such as Agile, Arena, Omnify, etc. to create BOM, upload specifications, and create ECOs. Basic familiarity with CAD software, such as Solidworks. Proficient in using SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and Slack.

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