Sr. Optical Engineer at PulseMedica

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: Aug 29, 2025

Description

PulseMedica is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced optical systems for ophthalmic care. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to bring cutting-edge technology from concept to clinic, specifically focusing on optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging systems and femtosecond laser treatment systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on experience with optical systems, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Required Skills

Optical System Design
OCT
Femtosecond Lasers
Optical Imaging
Ophthalmology

Additional Information

Minimum Education: 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.
Required Previous Experiences: 5 years of hands-on experience with optical imaging devices, multimodal systems, and optical test equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology.
Experience in ophthalmology imaging and laser treatments.
Knowledge of modeling and simulation of optical systems.
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 analyzing, tolerancing, and designing optical systems using CODEV or Zemax.
Experience reading and specifying mechanical drawings with some understanding of GD&T.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Experience with femtosecond-based devices.

Benefits & perks

Visa sponsorship

About PulseMedica

PulseMedica

medical deviceEdmonton, AB, Canada11-50

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