Field Optical Engineer

OPTOFIDELITY; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Team events and professional development opportunities

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Technical Sales Associate to support AR/VR/MR testing solutions. This role is ideal for early-career professionals and involves installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical systems, along with client interaction. Candidates should possess relevant degrees in Optical Engineering or related fields and hands-on experience with optical characterization. This position includes travel to client sites and offers significant growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in optics through internships or projects.
• Comfortable aligning optics in the lab.
• Experience with optical lens design.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical testers.
• Provide guidance to clients on test systems usage.
• Collaborate with internal design and engineering teams.

Skills

Optical characterization

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LightTools

Job description

Technical Sales Associate at Optofidelity

Job Overview

OptoFidelity is seeking a motivated, hands-on Field Optical Engineer to join our internal team in Cupertino, CA, 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 autonomy, and have significant room to grow. You will travel to client sites to maintain, optimize, and provide feedback on our AR/VR/MR test systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence OptoFidelity's next-generation AR/VR/MR testing solutions while advancing your career in optical engineering. As the team grows, this position is expected to evolve into an Optical Design Engineer role or Sales Engineer role.

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
• 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 mechanical design 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
• 401(k) with company match or Roth options
• Medical, dental, vision, and optional life coverage
• Team events and professional development opportunities

Why Join OptoFidelity?

At OptoFidelity, you’ll be part of a fast‑growing, agile team where your ideas and expertise make an immediate impact. We operate like a startup—with autonomy, flexibility, and room to take initiative—while supporting global clients developing the future of AR/VR/MR technologies. You’ll work with industry‑leading experts, gain hands‑on exposure to advanced optical systems, and contribute directly to breakthrough innovations in testing and product development. We foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning—and we encourage you to grow your skills, expand your role, and shape the direction of our technology and products. Here, you won’t just support the future of immersive technology—you’ll help build it.