R&D Optical Engineer

Baker Hughes•Skaneateles, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

R&D Optical Engineer Are you passionate about designing and developing high‑performance optical systems from concept through production? Do you enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, manufacturable electro‑optical solutions? Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value. Fuel Your Passion As an R&D Optical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of optical and electro‑optical systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure optical performance, manufacturability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports innovation through technology research, patent development, and continuous improvement of optical solutions.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Have 5+ years of experience in the design and development of optical products.
Have significant experience with optical modeling of electro‑optical systems, including alignment techniques, lens selection, MTF, and FOV analysis.
Have hands‑on experience using optical design software such as Code V and/or Zemax.
Have experience working with CCD and CMOS imaging systems.
Have experience in illumination system design and micro‑optics.
Be able to work onsite regularly at the Skaneateles, NY facility.

Responsibilities

Executing optical system designs from ideation through implementation, including design, prototyping, refinement, and validation.
Adhering to business standards, engineering best practices, and product/program requirements throughout the development process.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optical parts and assemblies are manufacturable and achieve consistent quality.
Partnering with suppliers to refine designs for optimal cost, performance, and manufacturing consistency.
Contributing to innovation by researching emerging technologies and supporting the review and submission of patents.