Optical Systems Engineers

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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
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Company Name: Optical Physics Company


Job Description


Optical Physics Company (OPC) is an equal opportunity company with a strong team participation culture. We are seeking a Systems Engineer / Optical Engineer to join our team in Simi Valley! You will be responsible for managing and helping in the adaptive optics lab.



Responsibilities:



  • Plan and implement lab projects

  • Learn and maintain the company's technologies

  • Direct and lead the work of technical staff

  • Help in creating lab procedures and processes

  • Assist in the success of Aerospace standards

  • Troubleshoot any issues related to lab management

  • Be able to learn the management of DOORS and such applications in a fast-paced environment



Qualifications:



  • A Bachelor's degree in Physics or a similar field.

  • Previous experience in Adaptive Optics, lasers, and other related fields desirable

  • Experience in applications like DOORs is preferred

  • Experience with Zemax is preferred

  • Strong analysis and critical thinking skills

  • Deadline and detail-oriented

  • Strong leadership qualities

  • Knowledge of Aerospace quality standards is preferred

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace lab environment is required



Benefits:



  • Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 Annual

  • Holidays: 9 days

  • PTO: 5 weeks

  • Performance bonus: At the company's discretion



Company Description


Optical Physics Company (OPC) provides competencies in the design and manufacture of advanced optical systems for tracking, imaging, filtering, and beam control. It specializes in building high-precision optics; including mechanical assembly, electronics, optics, computer interfacing, signal acquisition, and signal processing. The company has built a reputation among its customers for being the go-to resource for addressing their most difficult challenges and developing innovative methods and sensors where off-the-shelf solutions do not exist.

About this role

Summary

Manage and lead optical lab projects, troubleshoot, and ensure quality standards in aerospace environment

Job title

Optical Systems Engineers

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

optical systems

Location requirements

onsite in Simi Valley, California; no remote work

Salary

$120,000 to $130,000 Annual

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

physicsadaptive opticslasersDOORSZemaxaerospace standards

Preferred skills

Aerospace quality standardsleadershipcritical thinkingattention to detail

Specializations

adaptive opticslasersaerospaceoptical designlab management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Simi Valley, CA, USA

On-site City