Optical Engineer III

4 weeks ago


Pleasanton, California, United States 10X Genomics Full time
About the Role

The Hardware Engineering Group at 10x Genomics is responsible for designing, building, and testing cutting-edge consumer and internal instruments. We are seeking an exceptional Optical Engineer to lead the development and prototyping of verification and validation tests, as well as test fixtures and analysis scripts for optical, optomechanical, and optofluidic modules.

Key Responsibilities
  • Designing advanced test fixtures and alignment tooling
  • Assembling prototypes using CAD and off-the-shelf parts
  • Collecting and analyzing performance data: spectra, signals, and images
  • Identifying hardware bugs and resolving with design engineers and vendors
  • Troubleshooting issues like misalignment, contamination, and leaks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or higher in engineering or physical sciences
  • Hands-on experience with light sources, detectors, optical fibers, measurement devices, optical components, and mechanical components
  • Strong knowledge of geometrical optics
  • Skilled in optical lab work: assembly, cleaning, alignment of precision components
  • Comfortable disassembling and reassembling complex instruments
  • Proficient in Python or similar tools for numerical analysis
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Optical CAD (e.g., ZEMAX)
  • Advanced image processing (feature extraction, noise reduction, object recognition/tracking)
  • Experience building data processing pipelines and automating test processes
  • Proficiency in Mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • Knowledge of high-NA imaging systems, wave/Fourier optics, and optical aberration theory
  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping (e.g., 3D printing)
  • Proficient in Git version control
About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, we are committed to accelerating our understanding of biology. We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology, including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future.



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