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The role We're looking for an Optics Engineering Lead with systems design experience. You'll work across the full life cycle — from early concept and simulation through to production validation — partnering with our hardware, software, and clinical teams to make sure our imaging delivers diagnostic-grade results at scale. At Neko, optics is a key discipline. It's a hands-on role with real responsibility, on a team that moves fast and builds things that matter. What you'll do Design and simulate optical systems for medical imaging using Zemax. Coordinate system design needs with other functions. Set optical specifications, tolerances, and acceptance criteria together with our mechanical and electrical engineers. Work with component vendors to qualify parts, manage supply, and balance cost against performance. Lead the development of illumination systems, imaging optics, and structured-light or laser-based subsystems. Take designs from prototype to production — including tolerance stack-up analysis, test plans, and manufacturing yield. Measure optical system performance through MTF analysis, stray-light testing, and other metrology. Work closely with our software and AI teams so the optical design matches what image processing needs downstream. Contribute to design documentation, risk analysis, and regulatory submissions under ISO 13485, EU MDR, and eye-safety standards. What we're looking for Required: Degree in optical engineering, photonics, applied physics, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience designing and building real optical systems — prototypes that became products. Deep knowledge of imaging optics, lens design, and illumination engineering. Experience with optomechanical integration and a feel for thermal and mechanical tolerances. Comfortable writing optical test protocols, interpreting MTF curves, and characterizing system performance. Strong collaboration skills — you can turn optical constraints into clear requirements other teams can act on.