# Senior Systems Engineer at Onto Innovation

- Company: Onto Innovation
- What the company does: Onto Innovation is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing software & solutions that solve the most difficult yield, device performance, quality, & reliability issues.
- Company website: https://ontoinnovation.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Hillsboro-OR
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/ONTO_Careers/job/Hillsboro-OR/Senior-Systems-Engineer_R-6298
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/onto-innovation-senior-systems-engineer-3/

## About the role

The core responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer are to develop new optical metrology technologies, to optimize the performance of existing metrology products, and to communicate those optimization results and methods to the field. The successful candidate will interface with cross functional engineering teams, e.g. software, hardware, and applications scientists, to generate specifications and performance requirements that guide systems development.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences with a focus on optical physics
- 2-3 years of experience in complex optical systems, analysis, and applications development including use of broadband light sources for spectroscopy and ellipsometry
- Experience in application and integration of precision optical and optomechanical components
- Proficiency in data analysis using various programming/scripting tools (Python, Matlab, etc.)
- Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting
- Prior experience with semiconductor capital equipment including working knowledge of optical processing, metrology and/or inspection products