Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Optical Engineering Solutions in Jacksonville
Founded in 2015, Optical Systems Engineering Group is a high-energy team of seasoned optical professionals with deep roots in commercial optics, aerospace, medical devices, and the automotive industry. Our team brings over 120 years of combined engineering experience across all phases of optical product development, including work in heavily regulated environments such as ITAR and the FDA. We specialize in optical design, opto-mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and advanced test analytics, serving clients with precision and innovation. Our approach emphasizes a deep understanding of client requirements, utilizing state-of-the-art tools like Zemax, Code V, and SolidWorks to deliver tailored solutions.We partner with leading universities and high-tech optical companies to manage prototyping, manufacturing, and system assembly. Our commitment to systems engineering ensures that customer needs are met with rigorous compliance and transparency throughout the development process. With decades of experience in both classified and commercial projects, we provide independent design reviews and flexible contract options, including fixed-price and time-and-material agreements. Our team's expertise spans lens design, interferometry, metrology, and advanced analytics, making us a trusted partner for even the most complex optical challenges.
Services
Optical Design
Opto-Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Test Analytics
Metrology Development
Lens Design
Interferometry
Medical Device Engineering
Aerospace Optics
Patent Development
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 120 years of combined experience in optical product development.
- Our team specializes in heavily regulated environments including ITAR and FDA compliance.
- We utilize state-of-the-art tools like Zemax, Code V, and SolidWorks for precision design.
- We offer flexible contract options including fixed-price and time-and-material agreements.
- Our systems engineering approach ensures rigorous compliance and transparency throughout development.
Services
Optical Design
Our optical design services focus on creating precision components for cameras, telescopes, and medical devices. Using advanced software like Zemax and Code V, we develop systems that meet exacting performance criteria. Our team ensures optimal transmission, wavefront control, and environmental durability for applications in aerospace, commercial optics, and ophthalmic devices.
Opto-Mechanical Engineering
We specialize in opto-mechanical engineering for robust optical systems. Our expertise includes camera lens assemblies, ruggedized enclosures, and interferometer mounting solutions. Using SolidWorks and systems engineering principles, we ensure mechanical stability, alignment precision, and manufacturability across diverse applications from medical analyzers to airborne imaging systems.
Systems Engineering
Our systems engineering approach translates customer requirements into detailed specifications. We develop compliance matrices, tolerance budgets, and documentation to maintain alignment with client needs throughout development. This methodology ensures regulatory compliance and reduces time-to-market for complex optical products in regulated industries.
Test Engineering
We design and deploy advanced test systems for optical characterization. Our capabilities include interferometry, wavefront sensing, and dimensional analysis for high-volume production environments. We develop custom software algorithms and modify commercial systems to meet specific client requirements for precision measurement and quality control.
Advanced Analytics
Our advanced analytics services apply statistical modeling and machine learning to optical test data. We develop predictive models for manufacturing processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Using tools like R and Python, we transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve optical system performance and production efficiency.
People
Russell Spaulding
President
Russell Spaulding leads our optical engineering team with expertise in aerospace and medical device industries. He established strategic relationships with leading optical institutions and developed core competencies in optical design and testing at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care.
Jim Haywood
Director, Test Engineering
Jim Haywood specializes in metrology system development and data analysis. With experience at Johnson & Johnson and Ford Motor Company, he develops advanced measurement systems for optical and automotive applications using statistical analysis and software development tools.
Dan Riall
Director, Opto-Mechanical Engineering
Dan Riall brings 34 patents in mechanical design engineering for medical devices and optical systems. His expertise includes product development across multiple industries, with a focus on integrating mechanical, optical, and software components for complex systems.
Jim Michalski
Director, Optical Design
Jim Michalski has extensive experience in lens design for aerospace and medical applications. He previously served as Chief Scientist at Edmund Optics and led optical design efforts for defense contractors, specializing in infrared and visible spectrum systems.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and commercial optics industries with specialized engineering solutions.
What design tools do you use?
We utilize Zemax, Code V, SolidWorks, and advanced statistical analysis tools for optical and mechanical design.
Do you handle regulated environments?
Yes, we have extensive experience in ITAR and FDA-regulated projects with documented compliance processes.
What contract types do you offer?
We provide both fixed-price contracts for defined requirements and time-and-material contracts for exploratory projects.
Can you assist with manufacturing?
We partner with high-tech companies for prototyping, manufacturing, and system assembly of optical components.
