Optical Test Engineer
Job Type: W2, 1-year Contract
Job Location: Onsite: Redmond, WA
Pay Rate: $84 – $85 per hour
We are seeking a highly skilled Optical Test Engineer for a temporary assignment supporting our client’s Display Systems Engineering Team. This role is based in Redmond, WA, and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge hardware projects in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and document optical test and calibration procedures for display hardware, optical modules and components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define test and calibration requirements and ensure product quality.
- Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing teams.
- Maintain and calibrate optical test equipment and ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
- Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
Top 3 must-have skills:
- Experience with Optical Metrology
- Programming skills (python, C#, Matlab, etc)
- Prior experience in the AR/VR industry
Minimum Requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field, or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in optical testing, measurement, and analysis within a hardware engineering environment.
- Proficiency with optical test equipment (e.g., spectroradiometers, photometers, colorimeters, autocollimators).
- Ability to program test sequences, automate data collection and analysis, perform image processing (Python, Matlab, C# or C++)
- Ability to perform statistical data analysis from large datasets and provide insights (JMP)
- Familiarity with display or electronics manufacturing and build cycles for hardware product development
- Ability to debug test sequences, optical prototypes and electronics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent documentation and proactive communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Requirements
- Knowledge of color science, display calibration, calibration and control algorithms
- Experience in display and optics for the AR/VR industry
- Experience in optical design/simulation tools (Zemax, LightTools)
- Experience in opto-mechanical design tools such as Ansys, Solidworks, NX