Lead Illumination Engineer: Front-End Optical Concepts

ByteLight; Wheat Ridge (CO); Hybrid; USD 104,200 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Job summary

ByteLight is seeking an Optical Engineer in Wheat Ridge, CO to develop groundbreaking illumination concepts and optical systems. This hybrid position welcomes candidates at entry, senior, and lead levels, emphasizing innovation in lighting solutions.

Candidates should possess a degree in Optical or Illumination Engineering and experience with optical simulation tools. The role promotes collaboration across departments and requires strong analytical and communication skills, enabling effective product development.

The compensation ranges between $104,200 and $149,500, commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry Level: 0–3 years in illumination or optics related fields.
• Senior Level: ~5–10 years with experience in optical design.
• Lead Level: 10+ years leading complex optical developments.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new products using illumination concepts.
• Develop optical designs and simulations.
• Conduct experiments to optimize and evolve concepts.

Skills

Optical design

Optical simulation tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Photopia

LightTools

SolidWorks

Job description

ByteLight is seeking an Optical Engineer in Wheat Ridge, CO to develop groundbreaking illumination concepts and optical systems. This hybrid position welcomes candidates at entry, senior, and lead levels, emphasizing innovation in lighting solutions.

Candidates should possess a degree in Optical or Illumination Engineering and experience with optical simulation tools. The role promotes collaboration across departments and requires strong analytical and communication skills, enabling effective product development.

The compensation ranges between $104,200 and $149,500, commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits.