Senior Optical Design Engineer – Exterior Automotive Lighting

Chartsign Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive lighting company is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to join their team in Hyderabad, India. This full-time role focuses on optical design for exterior automotive lighting, including headlamps and signature lighting. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, expertise in optical simulation tools like LucidShape and Ansys SPEOS, and the ability to collaborate with global OEMs. Relocation to Hyderabad is mandatory for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in optical design for automotive lighting.
• Strong understanding of global automotive regulations (ECE, FMVSS, AIS/CMVR).
• Proven track record in leading optical development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical development activities from RFQ through series production.
• Collaborate closely with OEMs and Tier-1 partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and innovate lighting solutions.

Skills

Optical design for automotive lighting

Cross-functional collaboration

Optical simulation tools

Tools

LucidShape

Ansys SPEOS

LightTools

Job description

At Chartsign, we are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Optical Design Engineer – Exterior Automotive Lighting based in Hyderabad, India. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for talented professionals with a proven track record in optical design for automotive exterior lighting systems, including headlamps, rear lamps, and signature lighting.

As a key contributor, you will lead optical development activities from RFQ through series production, working closely with OEMs and Tier-1 partners across global markets. Your expertise in optical simulation tools such as LucidShape, Ansys SPEOS, and LightTools will be essential to ensuring regulatory compliance and innovative headlamp solutions, including ADB and Pixel lighting technologies.

We welcome candidates with strong cross-functional collaboration skills, a solid understanding of global automotive regulations (ECE, FMVSS, AIS/CMVR), and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Join us and contribute to world-class automotive lighting projects in a welcoming and supportive environment. Relocation to Hyderabad is mandatory to start this exciting phase of your career.