Optical Field Engineer

OptoFidelity Oy; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

OptoFidelity is seeking a motivated Field Optical Engineer to join our team, supporting AR/VR/MR testers at client sites in the US. Ideal for early-career professionals; 2–4 years of experience or recent Master’s/PhD graduates are welcome.

You will travel to client locations to install, maintain, and optimize optical testers and contribute feedback to improve systems. The role offers hands-on optics work, exposure to cutting-edge optical design, and the opportunity to grow toward advanced

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science, or closely related field.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Hands-on experience in optics or optical characterization.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time to US client locations.
• Experience with optical lens design using Zemax, Code V, or LightTools.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AR/VR/MR optical testers at client locations.
• Travel to client sites to maintain, optimize, and provide feedback on our test systems.

Skills

Python

Optics

Education

Optical engineering degree

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LightTools

Job description

OptoFidelity is seeking a motivated, bench-first, hands-on Field Optical Engineer to join our internal team 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 high agency and autonomy, and travel to client sites to maintain, optimize, and provide feedback on our AR/VR/MR test systems. The ideal candidate, will either have career goals to continue to do more advanced Optical Engineering/design work or Sales Engineering work.

Key Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AR/VR/MR optical testers at client locations...

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science, or a closely related field,
• Strong Python programming skills,
• Hands-on experience in optics or optical characterization,
• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time to US client locations,
• Experience with optical lens design using Zemax, Code V, or LightTools