Job Description System design & assembly: design, build, align, and calibrate novel optical analytical instruments (e.g., Raman, FTIR, fluorescence, scattering) from concept and component selection through to bench assembly and validation. Hands‑on prototyping: Solve optical/mechanical design challenges, design custom components/fixtures, and iterate rapidly to hit performance targets. Systems integration: Integrate optics with detectors/light sources, motion/actuation, electronics, fluidics, a…