Title
Optical Test Engineer
Company
Fortune 25 Company
Location
Redmond, Washington
Schedule
Monday – Friday, Onsite
Type
Full-time, Ongoing W2, 6-Month Contract, New Role & Possible Extensions
Pay Rate
$82/hour (with overtime pay and a half)
Benefits
3 Weeks of PTO, 1 Week of Paid Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Holidays Off but Unpaid
Summary
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Optical Test Engineer to support advanced display systems engineering initiatives. This role focuses on developing and executing optical test and calibration procedures for cutting-edge hardware, contributing to innovative work in display technologies and optical modules.
You will be responsible for hands-on testing, data analysis, and debugging in a lab-based, product-oriented environment. This position requires a strong foundation in optical metrology, programming, and hardware testing, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality and performance.
This is a high-impact opportunity for individuals with experience in display systems, optical testing, and AR/VR technologies who enjoy working in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Optical Testing & Calibration
- Develop, execute, and document optical test and calibration procedures for display hardware and optical components
- Utilize optical metrology tools to validate performance and ensure measurement accuracy
Data Analysis & Debugging
- Analyze test data, perform statistical analysis, and identify trends or anomalies
- Debug test sequences, optical prototypes, and related electronics in a hands-on lab environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering teams to define test requirements and improve product quality
- Provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing teams
Equipment Maintenance & Compliance
- Maintain and calibrate optical test equipment
- Ensure adherence to laboratory safety standards and best practices
Reporting & Documentation
- Document test procedures, results, and findings with clear, detailed reporting
- Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Required Education & Experience
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Optics, Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in optical testing, measurement, and analysis within a hardware engineering environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with optical metrology and optical test equipment (e.g., spectroradiometers, photometers, colorimeters, autocollimators)
- Strong programming skills (Python, C#, or C++) for test automation and data analysis
- Hands-on lab experience with product-oriented testing and debugging
- Ability to automate test sequences and perform image processing
- Experience performing statistical data analysis on large datasets (e.g., JMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of color science and display calibration
- Experience in AR/VR or display-based hardware environments
- Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, or machine learning
- Familiarity with display or electronics manufacturing processes
- Experience with optical design/simulation tools (Zemax, LightTools)
- Experience with opto-mechanical design tools (Ansys, SolidWorks, NX)
- Experience with AI-assisted coding or applied AI research
#LI-JH1