# Optical Engineer at Prolific Machines

- Company: Prolific Machines
- What the company does: Backed by SOSV.
- Company website: http://prolific-machines.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Emeryville, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $115K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/prolific-machines/249699c1-10a7-427a-a90a-432d9f986d7b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/prolific-machines-optical-engineer/

## About the role

This role will own the execution and continuous improvement of optical calibration processes for illumination systems and the characterization of hardware system optical properties and biological optical properties. You will work closely with the Lead Optical Engineer to enable optical simulations, modeling, prototyping, and experiments that inform system design and performance.

## What they're looking for

- PhD, MS with 2+ years, or BS with 4+ years of industry experience, in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong foundation in optics, including geometric optics, radiometry, and optical measurement techniques
- Hands-on experience setting up, aligning, characterizing, and troubleshooting optical systems in a laboratory environment
- Experience developing and executing calibration procedures for illumination systems, optical components, and sensors
- Experience using optical measurement equipment such as spectrometers, photodiodes, power meters, cameras, or related instrumentation
- Experience working with light sources and optical delivery components, including LEDs, lasers, and fiber optics

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