Thorlabs
Photonics Systems Engineer II
$99K–$130K
Newton, New Jersey · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years designing and building integrated photonic systems; education section also specifies at least 2 years of relevant industry or academic experience post-degree, or BS + 8+ Years as an MS substitute.
- Education
- Master of Science or PhD in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines; experience can substitute for MS Degree (BS + 8+ Years).
About the job
Develops scientific and industrial photonics tools from research and prototyping through testing, product release, and manufacturing transfer.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and test photonics tools and experiments to qualify proof-of-concept technologies.
- Coordinate system engineering across disciplines; manage project timelines and costs, testing, and product specifications.
- Troubleshoot systems and production issues and provide technical support to Manufacturing, Marketing, and Service.
What they ask for
- 6+ years’ experience designing and building integrated photonic systems in industry or academia.
- Master of Science or PhD in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant post-degree experience; experience can substitute for an MS degree (BS + 8+ Years).
- Knowledge or experience with lasers, electronics and analog/digital troubleshooting, optical materials properties, and laser/optics applications.
- Data analysis and control of laboratory equipment.
Nice to have
- Scientific, photonic, and engineering software expertise, such as MATLAB, LabView, ZEMAX, SolidWorks, or Python.
Pay
$99,000 - $130,000 USD base salary
Tools
MATLAB, LabView, ZEMAX, SolidWorks, Python
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