Optical Engineer

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon’s own capabilities.

We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:

Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences

Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible

Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together

Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas

Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.

The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.

Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

As an optical engineer at Horizon Surgical Systems, your work will contribute to the design and development of an automated robotic platform for ophthalmological surgery. In this role, you will assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain multimodal digital surgical microscopes, comprising multiple incoherent illumination and digital microscopy channels as well as an integrated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system.

Precision optical system assembly, alignment, calibration, and repair

Optical measurement and test, including resolution, field of view, radiometric, etc.

Design and fabrication of optical test fixtures

Participation in design reviews of optical, mechanical and electrical systems

Optical fiber handling and termination

Electrical and mechanical benchtop work under the guidance of senior engineers

Authoring, maintaining, and following build instructions and SOPs

Creating, updating, maintaining, and providing feedback on electronic log books, assembly instructions, inventory logs, device travelers, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, status reports, and other documentation

Verification and validation testing

Working cross-functionally with other teams to support system integration

Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline

0-3 years professional experience in engineering or a related field

Experience working with precision optical systems

Experience with electronics assembly and/or repair

Experience reviewing mechanical designs in CAD software

Strong communication and organizational skills

Experience in medical, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry

Familiarity with optical design software

Familiarity with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Experience with 3D printing (SLA and FDM)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.

The base salary range for this role is $85,000–$115,000, in addition to a performance-based annual bonus, equity (stock options), a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous PTO policy.