R&D Engineer II - Optics - Remote

Company: ANSYS, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Location: Canonsburg, PA, US, 15317; Kirkland, WA, US, 98033; Beltsville, MD, US, 20805; Boulder, CO, US, 80301; Champaign, IL, US, 61820; Troy, MI, US, 48084; Apex, NC, US, 27523; Blacksburg, VA, US, 24060; Evanston, IL, US, 60201; Austin, TX, US, 78746; Bloomington, MN, US, 55425; Lebanon, NH, US, 03766; Livermore, CA, US, 94551; Atlanta, GA, US, 30324; Chantilly, VA, US, 20120; San Jose, CA, US, 95134; Seattle, WA, US, 98121; Exton, PA, US, 19341; Irvine, CA, US, 92602; Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80920; Waltham, MA, US, 02451; Ann Arbor, MI, US, 48108.Company: AnsysRequisition #: 15363Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human AdvancementWhen visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation.SUMMARYJoin Ansys Optics as a valued collaborator. As an Optics R&D Engineer, you will contribute technical knowledge and improvements to the best and broadest optical simulation suite which engineers use to solve complex design challenges.In this position, you will conduct research, create prototypes, and design solutions that inform the team's decision-making. Additionally, you will evaluate our optics products to provide recommendations for improving or delivering new modeling workflows to enhance Ansys' customer experience.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform moderately complex development activities that may require analysis in areas including optical engineering, user experience, software design, and solver research.
• Learn, understand, and implement best practices.
• Perform optics solver verification, release testing, and beta support for assigned products and solvers.
• Identify, understand, and address the market requirements for a product.
• Collaborate with other Ansys teams and engineers.
• Clearly communicate results to geographically distributed multi-disciplinary teams.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS in Optical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, or related field with 2 years' experience or MS.
  • 2+ years of experience in optical system design and analysis using commercial ray tracing software.
  • Working experience with programming in C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, or similar.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience in software development is a plus.
    • Technical knowledge and experience with optical engineering.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.INCLUSION IS AT OUR COREWe believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience.CREATING A PLACE WE'RE PROUD TO BEAnsys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for our recent awards.Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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