Optical Test Engineer 
Redmond WA
12 Months
 
Summary:

• 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.

 
Top 3 must-have HARD skills:    

• Experience with Optical Metrology
• Programming skills (python, C#, etc)
• Prior experience in the AR/VR industry or Color science
• Prior lab experience: product oriented, hands-on debugging

 
Good to have skills:       

• Knowledge of color science and display calibration
• Experience in statistical analysis and/or machine learning
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience in maintaining documentation and solid verbal communication skills
• Experience with AI assisted coding AI Research / hands on experience in the field

 
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, 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

 
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.
• Product oriented, hands on debugging

 
How will performance be measured:    

• TASK system: finishing of the tasks and quality of tasks completed

  
 
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: $ 70.00/hr.