Posted Nov 25, 2025
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of multi-channel integrated laser scanning imaging and treatment systems for ophthalmic clinical applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on experience with optical systems, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment. In this role, you will:
Drive end-to-end optical system development—from early-stage concepting and modeling to prototype validation and integration into clinical devices. - Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electronics, software, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive system performance. - Serve as a technical mentor to optical and junior engineers, strengthening the team’s technical depth. - Contribute to both research-driven development and product-focused engineering, helping translate proven technologies into reliable medical devices. Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and optimization of optical imaging and laser treatment systems for ophthalmology applications. - Specify and select optical and photonic materials, components, and devices. - Analyze and optimize end-to-end optical system performance. Design and execute experiments, test plans, and qualifications for optical components and systems. - Develop and implement system test methods to validate optical performance. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate optical designs into final products. - Design new fixtures and equipment to support optical system development and qualification. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. - Manage project tasks, ensuring milestones are met within established timelines. Qualifications & Experience
Master’s or Doctorate in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related field with relevant coursework in geometric optics, physical optics, radiometry, Fourier optics, and fiber optics. - Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with optical imaging devices, multimodal systems, and optical test equipment. - Experience working in a lab environment to validate system characteristics and performance. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically at both the system and component levels. - Ability to balance cost, schedule, and quality objectives while maintaining technical excellence. - Experience with technical leadership and mentoring. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. Preferred Qualifications (Assets)
Experience in ophthalmology imaging and laser treatments. - Knowledge of modeling and simulation of optical systems. - Experience analyzing, tolerancing, and designing optical systems using CODEV (or Zemax). Advanced modelling skills integrating macros and Matlab or Python COM interfaces, are desired. - Proven laboratory skills including design, documentation, and execution of complex optical experiments. - Experience designing optical systems for medical/ophthalmological equipment. - Strong leadership skills in a cross-functional engineering environment. - Experience specifying optical components using both MIL standards and ISO 10110. - Experience reading and specifying mechanical drawings with some understanding of GD&T. - Excellent written communication and documentation skills. - Experience with femtosecond-based devices. - Experience with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology. Anticipated Start Date: as soon as a suitable candidate is found
Duration: Full time Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: Commensurate to experience and qualifications
Location: Edmonton
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