R&D Optical Engineer

R&D Optical Engineer

Are you passionate about designing and developing high‑performance optical systems from concept through production? Do you enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, manufacturable electro‑optical solutions?

Job Overview

As an R&D Optical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of optical and electro‑optical systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure optical performance, manufacturability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports innovation through technology research, patent development, and continuous improvement of optical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Executing optical system designs from ideation through implementation, including design, prototyping, refinement, and validation.
• Adhering to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development process.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optical parts and assemblies are manufacturable and achieve consistent quality.
• Partnering with suppliers to refine designs for optimal cost, performance, and manufacturing consistency.
• Contributing to innovation by researching emerging technologies and supporting the review and submission of patents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and development of optical products.
• Significant experience with optical modeling of electro‑optical systems, including alignment techniques, lens selection, MTF, and FOV analysis.
• Hands‑on experience using optical design software such as Code V and/or Zemax.
• Experience working with CCD and CMOS imaging systems.
• Experience in illumination system design and micro‑optics.
• Ability to work onsite regularly at the Skaneateles, NY facility.

Work Flexibility

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: working flexible hours and flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Salary

The annual pay scale for this position is between $101,530.00 - $188,470.00.

Legal Notice

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

Baker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.