About Us: Ocean Optics is a fast-paced, high performing and high growth organization that was recently named one of Orlando's Best Places to work! Our people thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. Join our team of instigators of the possible where WE MEASURE WHAT MATTERS .For more information please visit http://www.oceanoptics.com
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer II, where you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn by doing. In this role, you will support the development of innovative spectroscopy instruments by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers and scientists. This full-time position offers an immersive experience in system architecture, hands-on design, and cross-functional project collaboration, all while contributing to a dynamic new product development portfolio.
Specifically, this role will involve:
Systems Architecture: Contribute to both high-level system frameworks and low-level design details. Integrate subsystems, participate in testing, and observe how technical decisions align with broader business goals.
Hands-on Development: Get involved with the end-to-end process—from initial concept and design to build, test, and pilot shipments.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and scientists from other disciplines, including electrical and optomechanical engineering, color science, spectroscopy, and data analysis.
Technical Reporting: Design and conduct experiments, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support future development decisions.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for a passionate candidate who is eager to learn and contribute to groundbreaking products. The ideal candidate should have:
Educational Background: Completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Work Experience: 4+ years of work experience in a related field is desirable (or, a Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience)
Desired Skills:
Eagerness for collaboration, learning, and contributing innovative ideas
An understanding of experimental methods and an interest in automation
Strong knowledge of C++ fundamentals
Basic automation and data analysis in a scripting language like Python/MATLAB
Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and microcontrollers
Strong analytical abilities, clear technical communication, and a proactive approach to problem solving
Additional Qualities:
A high standard of ethics and integrity
An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to push boundaries
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and delivers spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification and quality assurance.
Our mission is to lead in creating precise yet practical optical solutions that enable researchers and industry to solve meaningful problems in health, safety and the environment. We have discovered, refined and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security.
We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety and the environment.
With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.
ABOUT THE PERKS
Ocean Optics offers a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits. Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies (www.halma.com), our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ocean Optics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
COMPENSATION
The pay range for this position is $113,305 - $124,178 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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What We Do
Our purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.
Halma is a global Group of life-saving technology companies. Our companies provide innovative solutions to many of the key problems facing the world today.
Our Sectors:
Safety technologies that save lives, protect infrastructure and enable safe movement, and also technologies that protect people and assets at work across a range of critical industrial and logistics operations.
Environmental & Analysis provides technologies that monitor and protect the environment and ensure the quality and availability of life-critical resources.
Medical’s technologies enhance the quality of life for patients and improve the quality of care delivered by healthcare providers.
