Optical Design Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an Optical Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA, onsite, to advance consumer electronics imaging through innovative optical design and AR hardware development.

Required: 4 years in optical design and simulation, experience with Zemax/LightTools/CodeV, Python automation, and leading cross-functional projects. Master’s or PhD in Optical or Mechanical engineering is preferred. Join a fast-paced team delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in optical design and simulation for consumer electronics.
• Experience in optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, LightTools, CodeV).
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with executive cross-functional engineering teams to deliver objectives and timelines.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Optical / Mechanical engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Specialized experience in Augmented Reality (AR) design and bringing AR hardware to market.
• Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
• Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.
• Track record of successfully navigating ambiguity-driven design challenges in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and timelines.
• Lead optical design projects from concept to delivery.
• Prepare design reports and data analyses.
• Support AR hardware development and testing.

Skills

Optical design

Optical simulation

Python scripting

AR design

Camera systems

Project leadership

Data post-processing

Education

Master's or PhD in Optical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Zemax

LightTools

CodeV

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Optical Design Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Optical Design Engineer

Job ID: 178215

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Mountain View, CA/Onsite

Role/Responsibilities

• 4 years of experience in optical design and simulation for consumer electronics.
• Experience in optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Lighttools, CodeV).
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with executive cross-functional engineering teams to deliver objectives and timelines.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Optical / Mechanical engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Specialized experience in Augmented Reality (AR) design and bringing AR hardware to market.
• Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
• Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.
• Track record of successfully navigating ambiguity-driven design challenges in a fast-paced product development environment.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: 95,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $192,000per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.