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    Senior Optical Engineer - Fremont, United States - Ultima Genomics

    Ultima Genomics
    Ultima Genomics Fremont, United States

    1 week ago

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    Rapidly growing life sciences technology companyUltima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies.

    Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health.

    We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies.

    We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors.

    Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond.

    We are a collaborative group of more than 350 employees, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders.

    Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.

    We are searching for motivated Senior Optical Engineer to join our Optical Engineering teamAs a Senior Optical Engineer at Ultima Genomics, your central responsibility will be to develop, refine, and commercially deploy sophisticated optical systems for high-speed biological imaging applications.

    Engaging with multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in technological advancements that enhance our DNA sequencing platform.

    How You'll ContributePlay a key role in the conceptualization, simulation, design, prototyping, testing, and validation of advanced high throughput fluorescence imaging systems.

    Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineering teams to integrate the optical subsystem into the sequencer.
    Continuously monitor technological progressions in the field of optics and strategically incorporate these developments into the product roadmap.

    Implement design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles specifically tailored to optical systems, including the development of specialized alignment and assembly tooling as well as automation and validation scripts.

    Engage in the prototyping and empirical testing phases for optical subsystems and complete systems.
    Perform root cause analysis in conjunction with empirical validation.

    Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesBA/BS in optical engineering, physics, or related field and 5+ years of relevant work experience (industry preferred).Some experience in the application of optical design and simulation software (e.g.

    Zemax or Code V), coupled with expertise in analysis script development (e.g. Python or Matlab).Exceptional interpersonal communication abilities tailored to both technical and executive audiences and adeptness in interdisciplinary team engagement.
    Solid grasp of both ray optics and Fourier optics principles.
    Experience in the assembly, calibration, and diagnostics of complex optical systems.
    Analytical capabilities to resolve complications within optical systems.
    Other duties as assigned.

    PreferredPhD in optical engineering, physics, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience (industry preferred).Demonstrated expertise in the engineering and advancement of optical systems featuring laser illumination and fluorescence imaging.

    Proactive approach, intellectual curiosity, and growth mindset.
    Excel in a team environment and can swiftly adapt to shifting objectives and challenges.
    Proficient in the design processes tailored for the manufacturing of high-precision optical devices.
    Experience with jigs, metrological instrumentation such as autocollimators, interferometers, and wavefront sensors, and diffractive optics.

    Experience with collaborative and project management platforms such as MS Project and JIRA.At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package.

    This role pays between $120,000 and $150,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

    This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

    medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

    Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

    See also Ultima Genomics' EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting
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