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Varite

Optical Test Engineer

Varite, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Position: Optical Test Engineer Location: Onsite: Redmond, WA

Pay rrange: 65-67/hr on W2 or $75-77/hr on C2C

Optical Test Engineer

Client 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

Top 3 must-have HARD skills (These are the bare minimum that needs to be there)

1. Experience with Optical Metrology 2. Programming skills (python, C#, Matlab, etc) 3. Prior experience in the AR/VR industry