Trident Consulting

Sr. Optical Engineer

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Burlington, MA, USA

In-Office

57-71 Hourly

Senior level

Information Technology

The Role

Designs and develops optical and optomechanical systems for ophthalmic medical devices, including imaging, light delivery, tooling, fixtures, and verification testing. Collaborates with hardware, software, mechanical, research, quality, and manufacturing teams from concept through production. Uses Zemax and SolidWorks while applying medical device design controls, FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and optical characterization methods. Provides technical direction and supports prototyping, manufacturing handoff, sustaining engineering, and regulatory-aligned validation.

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Company Description

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology

Some of our recent awards include:
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area

Job Description

Role: Sr. Optical Engineer

Location: Burlington, MA – Onsite

Type: Contract

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Rate: $56.97/hr - $71.20/hr on W2 (Inclusive all)

Overview

The Senior Optical Engineer will make key contributions to the design and development of ophthalmic medical devices, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Activities include optical design and component selection in the development of both light delivery and imaging systems.
The successful candidate will work closely with the hardware, software, and applied research teams to develop new technologies and methods to improve and advance ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

Responsibilities

Key contributor to all aspects of optical and optomechanical design of our corneal crosslinking devices, from initial concept and prototyping to manufacturing hand-off and sustaining engineering activities.
Collaborate with applied research, electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams, project management, operations, and quality assurance to accomplish department goals and objectives.
Proficiency with optical design and analysis tools (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
Ensure that the development process is aligned with design control procedures. · Definition and execution of verification and validation test protocols.
Develop and implement testing procedures to ensure performance and reliability.
Design of production tooling, test fixtures, and related procedures.
Familiarity with medical device design controls, verification & validation processes, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA QSR, ISO 13485).
Demonstrated experience designing machine vision/imaging systems and light delivery or illumination systems.
Strong working knowledge of optical characterization techniques and test methodologies (e.g., imaging performance, MTF, beam profiling, radiometry/photometry, interferometry).
Experience with optomechanical design of optical sub-systems, tooling, and precision alignment fixtures.
Provide technical direction to other members of the product development team.
Self-starter with the ability to recognize and solve complex issues with minimal guidance.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device product development environment from initial concept to commercial release.
Development and design of machine vision/imaging systems and light delivery systems.
Strong knowledge of optical characterization techniques and testing methodologies. · Optomechanical design of sub-systems, tooling, and fixtures.
Familiarity with medical device design control procedures and regulatory requirements. · Proficient with Zemax and SolidWorks.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work at optical benches and in laboratory environments for extended periods. · Ability to lift 40lbs when required
Occasional work in manufacturing or cleanroom environments as required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in a medical device product development environment, from initial concept through commercial release.
Experience developing and designing machine vision or imaging systems and light delivery systems.
Strong knowledge of optical characterization techniques and testing methodologies, including imaging performance, MTF, beam profiling, radiometry, photometry, or interferometry.
Experience with optomechanical design of optical subsystems, tooling, and precision fixtures.
Familiarity with medical device design control procedures and regulatory requirements, including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.
Proficiency with Zemax and SolidWorks.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work at optical benches and in laboratory environments for extended periods.
Ability to lift 40 pounds when required.
Ability to work occasionally in manufacturing or cleanroom environments.