Test Engineer III

 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