Optical Engineer

ALTEN; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover medical care

Medicover dental care

Medicover Benefits platform

Medicover Sport card

Referral Program

Layette for a newborn employee’s child

Group life insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

ALTEN Polska in Kraków is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to design and develop optical components and systems for automotive camera applications. You will work hybrid with cross-functional teams to deliver robust optical solutions.

The role requires a Master’s in Physics or Optics, 3+ years in automotive imaging, and hands-on experience with ray-trace tools (Zemax/CodeV/LightTools). You will contribute to production transitions and ongoing product improvement while communicating in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or Optics required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Automotive Industry, preferably in cameras.
• 3+ years in design of optical components and/or systems.
• Familiarity with radiometers, imaging photometry, lens testing equipment and ray-trace software (Zemax, CodeV, LightTools).
• Experience transitioning designs to production is highly desired.
• Experience with image quality metrics (MTF, glare, distortion).
• Good written and spoken English ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical components and systems for automotive applications.
• Analyze, optimize, and validate optical performance of vehicle camera systems.
• Perform optical simulations and ray-trace analyses using Zemax, CodeV, LightTools, or equivalent tools.
• Define, execute, and interpret optical tests and validation activities.
• Evaluate image quality using metrics such as MTF, distortion, glare and other camera performance indicators.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and product development teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Support the transition of optical designs from development to mass production.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues while driving continuous product improvement.

Skills

Optical design

Automotive imaging

Camera systems

Ray tracing

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physics or Optics

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

LightTools

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

WE ARE A WORLD LEADER IN ENGINEERING AND IT SERVICES.

At ALTEN, we see our specialists as architects – today’s designers of tomorrow’s world.

As a leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support companies in their technological and sustainable transformation.

OVER 57,400 EMPLOYEES IN 30+ COUNTRIES, TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 6,500 CLIENTS WORLDWIDE.

We operate in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security & Naval, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences & Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government.

We carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of the most prestigious companies worldwide.

Our motto: Building Tomorrow’s World Today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop optical components and systems for automotive applications.
• Analyze, optimize, and validate optical performance of vehicle camera systems.
• Perform optical simulations and ray-trace analyses using industry-standard software such as Zemax, CodeV, LightTools, or equivalent tools.
• Define, execute, and interpret optical tests and validation activities.
• Evaluate image quality using metrics such as Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), distortion, glare, and other camera performance indicators.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and product development teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Support the transition of optical designs from development to mass production.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues while driving continuous product improvement.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Physics or Optics,
• Minimum 3 years experience in Automotive Industry: preferred in the areas of internal and/or external cameras,
• Minimum 3 years experience in design of optical components and/or systems,
• Familiarity with radiometers, imaging photometry and lens testing equipment and optical design experience with ray trace analysis software (e.g. Zemax, CodeV, LightTools, etc.) and experience transitioning designs to production is highly desired,
• Familiarity with image quality metrics including Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), glare, distortion and other camera performance measures is required,
• Good written and spoken English ability,

We offer:

We offer a full-time employment contract

• Location – Kraków; work model – hybrid
• Stable and long-term cooperation
• Well-defined career path at the European leader in engineering & IT consulting
• Opportunity to relocate and work in different ALTEN Polska branches
• After completion of the project, opportunity to engage in a subsequent one within the company
• Introduction and cooperation with dedicated Competences Manager

Benefits:

• Medicover medical care
• Medicover dental care
• Medicover Benefits platform
• Medicover Sport card
• Referral Program
• Layette for a newborn employee’s child
• Group life insurance
• Pension scheme

We also offer cooperation based on a B2B or Contract of mandate (UZ)

We also guarantee:

• Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g. Google, ISTQB)
• Access to relevant industry events
• Access to the Knowledge Sharing Program
• Access to Referral program