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These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.\nWe are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.\nJob Description\nHelp build the optical systems behind the testing and characterization of high-performance semiconductor inspection cameras. As an Optical System Design Specialist, you’ll turn optical concepts into practical, production-ready solutions that combine illumination, imaging, mechanics, electronics, and software.\nIf you enjoy moving between optical modeling and hands-on lab work, this role offers the opportunity to own solutions from early experiments through manufacturing deployment.\nWhat you’ll do\n\nDesign LED and laser illumination systems for automated camera test stations.\nModel optical performance and conduct ray-trace, tolerance, and performance analyses.\nBuild prototypes and evaluate uniformity, throughput, contrast, and image quality.\nSelect commercial optics and specify custom components when needed.\nDevelop alignment, calibration, test, and validation procedures.\nTroubleshoot optical and optomechanical performance issues.\nPartner with camera, sensor, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers.\nSupport designs from prototype through production deployment.\nWhat you need\n\nRequired: Strong knowledge of imaging, illumination, ray/wave optics, radiometry, photometry, tolerancing, and alignment.\nRequired: 5+ years designing optical systems for imaging, photonics, instrumentation, or industrial applications.\nRequired: Hands-on optical laboratory, measurement, alignment, and troubleshooting skills.\nRequired: Experience with optical design and analysis tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.\nRequired: Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Applied Physics, or related engineering field.\nAdvantage: Semiconductor inspection, machine vision, scientific imaging, or camera characterization experience.\nAdvantage: Familiarity with image sensors, optomechanical/CAD design, or EMVA standards.\nAdvantage: Master’s or higher degree in a relevant discipline.\nWhat we offer\n\nMeaningful work on advanced imaging technology.\nDeep, hands-on engineering challenges.\nCollaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nOpportunities to grow technical depth from optical design through production.\nThe stability and engineering breadth of Teledyne Technologies.\nWhat happens next\n\nAfter you apply, we’ll review your experience for alignment with the role. 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