Engineering Journal Jobs in Hatfield, MA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager position at Hatfield Construction is a high-impact role designed for a mature, proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. As we transition into an era of expanded regional reach and increased project complexity, we are looking for a leader who excels in an entrepreneurial setting. This role is perfect for a professional who is comfortable navigating the evolving workflows of a scaling company, while continuing to drive great project results, and who is eager to help us build the standards that will define our future. At Hatfield Construction, you will be a key stakeholder with the opportunity to leave a lasting footprint on a premier heavy civil firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution & Operational Excellence

• Full Project Ownership: Drive the execution of project scope, schedule, and budget with a focus on precision and resource efficiency in a fast-paced field environment.
• Margin Protection: Proactively manage project financials by identifying scope changes early and securing fair pricing through a rigorous change-management process, without sacrificing quality or timeliness.
• Client Stewardship: Act as the primary face of Hatfield Construction, building high-trust relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors through clear, consistent, and professional communication.  Manage the client’s overall project experience by ensuring transparent communication and professional delivery at every stage of the project lifecycle.  
• Process Contribution: Serve as a key voice in refining our standard operating procedures (SOPs) as we implement new technologies and professionalize our project management lifecycle.
• Operational Accountability: Lead the project team, including fellow employees and external stakeholders, with a high level of accountability to ensure project goals are achieved.  

Leadership & Strategic Coordination

• Field Partnership: Collaborate closely with superintendents and foremen to ensure the "boots on the ground" have the data, materials, and equipment needed to maintain momentum.
• Agile Problem Solving: Navigate the unique logistical challenges of heavy civil work with a solution-oriented mindset, pivoting quickly as site conditions or priorities shift.
• Modernization: Champion the transition to digital-first management tools (e.g., Procore), ensuring that project data is accurate, accessible, and actionable.
• Principal  Representation: Serve as the face of Hatfield Construction for all stakeholders during kick-offs, job walks, and official correspondence.  

Technical Integrity & Safety

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all site-work, from utilities to mass grading, meets our high standards for technical excellence and engineering compliance.
• Safety Leadership: Foster a "Safety First" culture on every jobsite, ensuring compliance with OSHA 30 standards and promoting a zero-incident environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Profile

• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive project management experience in heavy civil construction (site work, mass grading, and utility infrastructure), including knowledge of construction costing, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, project accounting, and engineering principles & techniques.
• Licensure: Valid MA Construction Supervisor License (CSL) and OSHA 30 are required.
• Communication: Highly professional communication skills, including the ability to deal proactively with challenging situations directly and constructively, are critical to success in this role.
• Adaptability: A proven track record of succeeding in growth-stage companies where "wearing multiple hats" and taking initiative are keys to success.
• Tech Proficiency: Strong overall computer skills and proficiency in estimating software.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced aptitude for construction management software (Procore) and the ability to interpret complex civil drawings and specifications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field leadership experience highly valued.

Classification: Full time, exempt

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
  • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
  • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
  • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
  • Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $111-$158 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in end-to-end planning and execution for our client. This role supports and co-leads demand planning, S&OP orchestration, and rolling production scheduling while coordinating procurement, logistics, and quality release activities to maintain target inventory levels and on-time fulfillment. The Manager will design and maintain an integrated planning and tracking framework; develop allocation strategies during constraints; monitor supplier cost, yield, and recovery metrics; and produce KPI-driven insights that improve forecast accuracy, efficiency, OTIF performance, and supplier quality. The position regularly interfaces with Customer Service, Sales, Quality, Finance, R&D, external manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

S&OP, Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Own/coordinate the quarterly S&OP process; plan and run cross-functional meetings with Sales, QA, Finance, and R&D.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using sales inputs, historical data, and market trends.
• Proactively monitor demand signals and adjust plans so production schedules and inventory targets remain aligned.
• Build and update 3‑month rolling forecasts and master production schedules to ensure service, cost, and inventory objectives.

Production Scheduling & Manufacturing Coordination

• Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and management of production to sustain acceptable inventory levels.
• Collaborate with internal/external manufacturing partners to align capacity and resolve constraints; identify potential shortfalls early.
• Partner with Quality to coordinate testing and timely release of raw materials and finished goods.
• Track schedule adherence and implement corrective actions to protect customer commitments.
• Procurement, Inventory & Logistics
• Assist in price negotiations for raw materials and deliveries with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies.
• Plan and coordinate with logistics for inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods to/from warehouses, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Maintain required quantities of supplies and materials to optimize contract manufacturer throughput.

KPI Development, Reporting & Systems/Process Improvement

• Establish, track, and report supply chain KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, schedule adherence, recovery/yield).
• Monitor and analyze production costs and efficiencies by supplier and campaign; track recovery rates and yield performance for supplier quality insights.
• Prepare analytics and dashboards on forecast accuracy, inventory levels, schedule adherence, and cost-to-serve; recommend corrective actions.
• Support the design and implementation of an end-to-end planning and tracking system to streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier management.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Serve as the primary interface with supply chain partners regarding schedules, inventory requirements, and process changes.
• Manage supplier performance through vendor scorecards; coordinate regular business reviews with key suppliers.
• Provide actionable feedback to drive cost-effectiveness, yield improvements, and service performance.
• Allocation & Shortage Management
• Develop allocation plans during supply constraints to prioritize key customers and products.
• Communicate decisions clearly and promptly to Customer Service and Sales.
• Customer Alignment & Cross-Functional Communication
• Create and maintain order fulfillment plans that ensure timely, accurate delivery and optimal inventory flow with logistics/warehouse teams.
• Provide regular updates to Customer Service and Sales on forecast accuracy, inventory status, and production schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure resources and remove roadblocks affecting the supply chain.
• Project Management & Accountability
• Lead/coordinate interdepartmental initiatives, track actions to closure, and hold stakeholders (internal and external) accountable to timelines.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or related field.
• 3–5 years relevant experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, production scheduling, procurement, logistics, and/or project management (2+ years with strong planning experience will be considered).
• Experience in nutraceutical, ingredient, food, or manufacturing industries preferred; familiarity with 21 CFR 117 a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable interpreting and actioning data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar); advanced Excel required; data visualization tools a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong collaboration and cross-functional influence without formal authority.
• Effective negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
• Time and project management excellence; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• High attention to detail; proactive, organized, and resourceful; quick learner with growth mindset.
• Integrity and accountability: accepts responsibility, communicates transparently, and follows through.

Other

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Travel up to 10%.

Core KPIs This Role Influences

• Forecast Accuracy (e.g., MAPE/bias)
• OTIF / Customer Service Level
• Inventory Turns & Days of Supply
• Production Schedule Adherence
• Yield, Recovery Rates & Cost per Campaign/Supplier
• Supplier On-Time Delivery & Quality Metrics

Company

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.

Website: – Lead Optical Characterization Engineer

Reporting to the CTO, the Lead Optical Characterization Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to test and evaluate cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will lead experimental characterization of optical components, define and set up optical characterization systems, establish test and characterization procedures, develop efficient data acquisition and analysis methodologies, and grow and manage the optical characterization team. This role is ideal for someone with strong system-level thinking and hands-on optical experience, who is eager to lead complex interdisciplinary projects and mentor junior staff. You will serve as a bridge between software, hardware, and optical domains, ensuring our systems meet stringent performance and quality benchmarks. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.

POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site

SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $145,000

LOCATION: Amherst, MA

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Senior (5+ years)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Systems Engineering

• Lead cross-functional efforts in the development and integration of optical test systems.
• Define and enforce system-level requirements, test procedures, and verification protocols.
• Coordinate resources and timelines for optical characterization projects from concept to execution.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of engineers and technicians.

Optical Characterization and Metrology

• Design optical systems for high volume screening and characterization of wafer level optics operating in mass production environments.
• Execute precise optical measurements and characterization utilizing systems involving lasers, fiber optics, cameras, and power meters.
• Establish designs and processes for alignment and integration of optical components into custom assemblies.
• Develop calibration and validation methods to ensure high measurement fidelity and reproducibility.

Software and Automation Integration

• Oversee or contribute to development of software tools for machine control, data acquisition, and image processing.
• Drive system automation strategies for scalable and repeatable test and metrology setups.

Quality Control and Troubleshooting

• Establish quality assurance workflows, analyze measurement data, and resolve systemic performance issues.
• Manage root cause analysis and continuous improvement for metrology tools and setups.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design and fabrication teams to influence product and measurement fixture development for testability.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, review reports, and communicate project updates across teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in optical engineering, systems engineering, or optical characterization roles.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in a technical setting.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency with optical instruments such as cameras, lasers, power meters, and fiber optics.
• Familiarity with machine control programming in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience integrating hardware/software in optical test setups.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Master's or Ph.D. preferred.

Skills

• Deep understanding of optical principles (reflection, refraction, alignment, metrology).
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills for debugging and optimization.
• Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time control systems and/or machine vision.
• Familiarity with optical design tools (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Background in fast-paced R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick time

EEO Statement

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

APPLY

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to .

Company

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.

Website: – Process Engineer

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Process Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help develop and manufacture cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will support Myrias' nanoimprint ink development efforts, working with our process and characterization teams to optimize the formulations and process conditions to enable imprinted optical devices with high performance, high yield and new functionality. This position will also be responsible for transitioning the technology to our manufacturing team whose goal will be to bring a high volume, high yield nanoimprint process to market for our optical components and subsystems. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.

POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000

LOCATION: Amherst, MA

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process and formulation development:

• Work closely with the Myrias process, characterization and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize ink formulations meeting product requirements and production standards
• Work with our manufacturing team to transitioning fabrication knowledge and processing techniques for all-inorganic nanoimprinting to high volume production, including formulations, stamp making and imprint processes
• Assist with fabrication of components and systems based on Myrias' proprietary materials and processes meeting quality and optical performance specifications
• Conduct comprehensive nanoimprint ink tests and optimization, including formulation, imprinting, and post processing (calcination, ashing, etching, atomic layer deposition and/or overcoating)
• Performing metrology for fabricated components by top-down and cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV-Vis-NIR spectrometry and contact angle measurements
• Work with Myrias optical characterization team to feedback optical test results into process optimization efforts to enabling a closed loop process
• Familiarity with characterization and testing of optical devices, including the use of lenses, mirrors, light sources, fiber optics, cameras, lasers, and other optical devices is a strong plus
• Establish detailed and thorough documentation for all operating procedures and production processes
• Assist in expand Myrias' fabrication capabilities by identifying and implementing new process improvements
• Development and maintain comprehensive database of research data, sample/product travelers, characterization and yield data, and sample histories
• Provide technical guidance and feedback to management for more efficient workflow
• Create detailed internal reviews and customer product reports
• Assist in providing customer support for new designs and products
• Monitor and participate in safe clean room practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material science, electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline. A Master's degree is a plus, Ph.D. Preferred
• 5+ years of industrial experience working with optical materials
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering, processing and optical testing and metrology
• Expertise in imprint or nanofabrication processes
• Experience with atomic layer deposition systems, high temperature oven, etching tools, ashers and evaporation tools
• Expertise with standard characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy and laser table characterization
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and validate system performance
• Experience with document control best practices
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
• Experience with polymers, inorganic materials and chemicals with strong understanding of nanoparticle composites and binding chemistry
• The ability to problem-solve and trouble shoot complications safely
• Experience collaborating within and between personnel with multi-disciplinary backgrounds
• Familiar with the startup or early-stage business environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick time

EEO Statement

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to .

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Company 

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured.  The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process.  By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.     

Website:   

POSITION – Senior Optical Design Engineer 

Reporting to the Lead, the Senior Optical Design Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help envision and design cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will head up Myrias’ design efforts, shaping the optical components and subsystem for our external customers and internal products.  This position will also be responsible for growing and managing the optical design team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics.  Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.  

POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site  

Salary Range: $135,000 - $160,000

LOCATION: Amherst, MA 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• In collaboration with the technical team, the candidate will perform day-to-day metasurface design and analysis based on Myrias’ proprietary all-inorganic nano-imprint materials and processes. 
• Expand Myrias’ design capabilities, including development of simulation workflows and modeling pipelines using in-house developed codes, to advance our unique and proprietary optical design environment.   
• Design and simulate optical components and sub systems (waveguides, diffractive optics, meta-optics, etc.)  
• Automate design tasks using Python and MATLAB for next-generation and future metasurface products.   
• Perform tolerance studies, optimize, and iterate on designs to meet manufacturing requirements for Myrias’ products.  
• Coordinate with process development and production teams to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.  
• Support specification and acquisition of key design tools and hardware. 
• Providing customer support for new designs and products and participating in customer meetings. 
• Create detailed internal specification documents for simulation methodologies, design rules, and customer product reports. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ph.D. or MS.c. with 5+ years of related experience in optical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent field. 
• Strong experience conducting design and simulation of optical components and systems, such as diffractive optics, imaging systems, optical waveguides, laser systems. 
• Solid understanding of metasurface physics, and diffractive, geometrical, and ray optics. 
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for scientific computing, and workflow automation. 
• Extensive hands-on experience with commercial and custom optical design and simulation tools, including RCWA (e.g., S4), FDTD (Meep or Lumerical), Zemax/CodeV, and RSoft; familiarity with additional modeling techniques and tools such as TMM, FEM, LightTrans, etc., is highly desirable. 
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, as well as experience using SLURM for workload and job management. 
• Experience with optical characterization and the ability to experimentally validate designs in a laboratory setting. 
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills. 
• Familiarity with CAD design packages (e.g., SolidWorks or AutoCAD) are desirable. 
• Familiarity with imprint or nanofabrication processes and cleanroom experience are a plus. 
• Ability to bridge technology development with commercial demands.  
• Comfortable with the fast-paced startup or early-stage business environment. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit, detail-oriented, and self-driven with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience developing custom simulation tools and optimization pipeline. 
• Experience with integrating machine learning and inverse design methods into metasuface design process. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive Compensation Package, including equity 
• Full Medical and Dental plans 
• Insurance: Company paid disability insurance 
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick time 

EEO Statement 

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

APPLY 

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of “[First name] [last name] Resume” to