Senior LiDAR Optical Engineer - System Design & Validation

MicroVision; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity program

Flexible vacation program

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading perception technology company in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer to design and analyze market-defining automotive LiDAR products. The role involves defining optical component requirements and collaborating with global optical suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 7–15 years of optical engineering experience, proficiency with Zemax, and skills in optical component development. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years of industry experience in optical engineering.
• Strong proficiency with Zemax for modeling, optimization, and tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with lens design and optical component development.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze optical components and subsystems using Zemax.
• Perform optical system analysis, including performance trade studies.
• Support lens design, optimization, and performance evaluation.

Skills

Zemax (OpticStudio)

Optical design

Optical component development

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Optics, Physics or related field

Tools

FRED

Optical lab setups

Job description

A leading perception technology company in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer to design and analyze market-defining automotive LiDAR products. The role involves defining optical component requirements and collaborating with global optical suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 7–15 years of optical engineering experience, proficiency with Zemax, and skills in optical component development. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.