Principal Optical Systems Engineer

Irvine, CA, United States • Posted June 15, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Irvine, CA
Posted: June 15, 2026
Category: other-general
Application Deadline: June 19, 2026

Role Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:MKS Systems Irvine is growing very rapidly with significant strategic investments in the development and fabrication of cutting-edge, high precision optics, opto-mechanical assemblies and systems. To manufacture these products, Systems Irvine is seeking individuals like you to join our team as Principal Optical Systems Engineer. In this position, you will plan, conceptualize, design, test, and document complex, high-precision opto-mechanical / electro-optical products. If you have a passion for working with cutting-edge technology, this is the role for you!

You Will Make an Impact By:
+ Perform product development activities that could include new or modified designs for new or existing products and document changes of opto-mechanical, electro-optical or electro-mechanical modules, systems, and instruments from concept to production release
+ Interpret requirements from customer input and utilize industry best known methods
+ Participate in f...

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