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General Information

Job Title
Staff Optical Engineer Illumination Optics
Job ID
5173
City
Marlborough
State/Province
Massachusetts
Date Posted
03-Sep-2024
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
R&D Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $114000 - $170000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements
You Are:
You are an experienced optical engineer with a specialization in illumination optics, passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. Your background in Optical Sciences, Physics, Applied Physics, or Mechanical Engineering has equipped you with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for designing complex illumination systems. You possess exceptional customer interaction skills, industrial creativity, and a self-starting attitude that allows you to work independently and solve interdisciplinary problems effectively. Your engineering judgment and process understanding are top-notch, and you are familiar with mechanical CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or CATIA.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
Synopsys’ Optical Solutions Group has an opening in the Illumination Engineering Group for a Sr. Staff Optical Engineer Illumination Designer. The Illumination Engineering Group provides optical design services on a consulting basis to a wide variety of external customers in a wide range of applications that include space, medical, defense, industrial, and consumer markets. This is an opportunity to join the leading provider of illumination design software that has been delivering cutting-edge optical and illumination designs to its customers for over 50 years. Interact with some of the most talented engineers, marketers, and software developers in the field of optical design both inside the company and in our expansive customer community.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Representing the skills and capabilities of the Illumination Engineering team to potential customers and emerging markets.
  • Designing highly multidimensional illumination systems using LightTools and other relevant software.
  • Developing LightTools macros and user-defined optical properties (UDOPs) to extend the software's capability.
  • Assessing systems-level and fabrication issues related to illumination optical design forms and approaches.
  • Designing illumination optical system hardware, including material selection, fabrication methods, and tolerance allocation.
The Impact You Will Have:
  • Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a leader in illumination design by delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to clients.
  • Driving the development of cutting-edge optical and illumination designs for a wide range of applications, including space, medical, defense, industrial, and consumer markets.
  • Expanding the capabilities of LightTools through the development of new macros and UDOPs.
  • Helping customers solve complex illumination challenges, thereby strengthening customer relationships and trust.
  • Collaborating with some of the most talented engineers, marketers, and software developers in the field of optical design.
What You’ll Need:
  • B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Optical Sciences, Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in illumination design with substantial experience using LED sources.
  • Proficiency in LightTools and programming languages such as Macro/VB/Python/C++.
  • Theoretical and working knowledge of radiative transfer theory, etendue, BSDF, volumetric scattering models, and stray light analysis.
  • Experience with mechanical CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or CATIA.
  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status is required to access ITAR-controlled projects.
Who You Are:
  • Industrial creativity and demonstrated skill in highly interdisciplinary problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter with excellent engineering judgment and process understanding.
  • Strong customer-focused communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset.
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

Inclusion and Diversity:
Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $134,000-$200,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.

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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.