Job Overview

OptoFidelity is seeking a motivated, bench-first, hands-on Field Optical Engineer to join our internal team supporting AR/VR/MR component- and system-level testers. This role is ideal for early-career professionals—recent Master’s or Ph.D. graduates—or candidates with 2–4 years of relevant experience. You’ll gain broad exposure to cutting-edge optical systems, work in a start-up environment with high agency and autonomy, and travel to client sites to maintain, optimize, and provide feedback on our AR/VR/MR test systems. The ideal candidate, will either have career goals to continue to do more advanced Optical Engineering/design work or Sales Engineering work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AR/VR/MR optical testers at client locations
• Provide guidance to clients on best practices and usage of OptoFidelity test systems
• Collect, analyze, and document test data; communicate findings to internal and client teams
• Collaborate with internal design and engineering teams in Finland to improve systems based on field insights
• Support development of automated optical measurement systems and component-level testers
• Participate in an initial training program in Finland with senior optical engineers
• Engage in hands-on optical alignment and lab work, contributing to prototype-to-production testing and system validation
• Design optical lenses and components using tools such as Zemax, Code V, or LightTools

Must-Have Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science, or a closely related field
• Strong Python programming skills
• Hands-on experience in optics or optical characterization through internships, personal projects, or professional experience
• Comfortable aligning optics in the lab and working with complex optical hardware — not just simulations
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Willingness to travel 25–50% of the time to US client locations
• Experience with optical lens design using Zemax, Code V, or LightTools

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or other optical design/simulation tools
• Familiarity with Linux
• Knowledge of AR/VR industry, waveguides, or color science
• Background in image quality evaluation or metrology instruments
• Exposure to prototype-to-production transitions, system bring-up, or hardware validation
• Sales experience

Salary, Perks & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 - $110,000
• 401(k) with company match or Roth options
• Medical, dental, vision, and optional life coverage
• Relocation support for qualified candidates
• Team events and professional development opportunities

Why Join OptoFidelity?

At OptoFidelity, you’ll work in a small, fast-growing, bench-first, start-up style environment where agency and autonomy are encouraged. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge AR/VR/MR systems, collaborate with global experts, and contribute directly to innovation in optical testing and design. We value creativity, hands-on problem solving, and continuous learning in a collaborative, supportive culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person in Cupertino, CA