Optical Engineer

Optical Test Engineer 12 Months Redmond, WA 98052 (Onsite) Top 3 must-have HARD skills: • Experience with Optical Metrology • Programming skills (python, C#, Matlab, etc) • Prior experience in the AR/VR industry Good to have skills: • Knowledge of color science and display calibration • Experience in statistical analyists and/or machine learning • Experience with data analysis Typical Day in the Role: • 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. The Team: Team is seeking a highly skilled Optical Test Engineer for a temporary assignment supporting our 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. 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 Applicant Notices & Disclaimers • For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $65/hr