Senior Optical Test Engineer & Lab Lead

ACTalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTalent in New York, NY seeks a Senior Test Engineer (Optics) to lead optical characterization and testing across displays, projectors, and near-eye systems. The role includes hands-on lab work, developing new test methods, and maintaining rigorous documentation for QA, R&D, and Production teams.

You will guide test strategy, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and ensure procedures meet ISO 9001:2015 standards while driving continuous improvement in testing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in a research or product design environment.
• Extensive experience with optical testing and metrology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a technical lab setting.
• Proficiency in imaging systems, displays, projectors and waveguides.
• Familiarity with optical test equipment and instrument configuration.
• Experience with Zemax optical design software.
• Ability to analyze complex test data and propose corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to think creatively and work independently and with teams.
• Experience applying ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and test micro-displays, projector systems, optical subsystems, and complete near-eye systems using optical measurement techniques.
• Develop and implement new test methods and procedures for R&D, QA, and production requirements.
• Create, maintain, and improve detailed test documentation, including procedures and data records.
• Collaborate with QA and Production to calibrate inspection procedures and in-process validation methods.
• Identify, procure, set up, and maintain test and measurement equipment for optical metrology.
• Analyze and interpret test results; identify issues and develop corrective actions.
• Provide senior-level optical engineering guidance on testing to cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with vendors and customers on optical testing topics and participate in technical reviews.
• Support transition of test methods from development into full-scale production and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Optical testing

Optical metrology

Optical measurement

Test planning

Leadership

Lab management

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Imaging systems

Waveguides

Zemax

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Job description

ACTalent in New York, NY seeks a Senior Test Engineer (Optics) to lead optical characterization and testing across displays, projectors, and near-eye systems. The role includes hands-on lab work, developing new test methods, and maintaining rigorous documentation for QA, R&D, and Production teams.

You will guide test strategy, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and ensure procedures meet ISO 9001:2015 standards while driving continuous improvement in testing performance.