Automotive Lighting Optics Engineer - Headlights

Luxoft; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Mexico is seeking an Automotive Lighting Optical Design Engineer to support development of headlights, taillights, and light guides with optical concepts and simulations.

You will perform photometric analyses using LucidShape, SPEOS, ASAP, and coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure regulatory compliance (ECE, FMVSS 108). The role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail, and collaboration across global clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field with optical focus.
• Experience in automotive lighting design (headlights/taillights).
• Proficiency in photometric simulation tools (LucidShape/SPEOS/ASAP).
• CATIA V5 capability for optical surface integration.
• Knowledge of ECE, FMVSS 108/SAE regulations for lighting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specs to set optical design criteria and requirements.
• Define optical concepts and assess feasibility within product design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate optical components.
• Design and optimize reflectors, lenses, and light guides.
• Run photometric simulations and report results to validate designs.
• Prepare justifications and recommendations for concept selection.
• Support tolerance analysis and correlate simulations with prototypes.
• Ensure compliance with automotive lighting regulations.

Skills

Optical design

Automotive lighting

Photometric simulation

CATIA V5 (optical)

Data interpretation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Optomechatronics/Physics/Mechatronics/Photonics/Mechanics

Tools

LucidShape

SPEOS

ASAP

CATIA V5

Job description

Luxoft in Mexico is seeking an Automotive Lighting Optical Design Engineer to support development of headlights, taillights, and light guides with optical concepts and simulations.

You will perform photometric analyses using LucidShape, SPEOS, ASAP, and coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure regulatory compliance (ECE, FMVSS 108). The role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail, and collaboration across global clients.