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Optical Engineer - Onsite

ApTask Global WorkforceRedmond, WA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This onsite Optical Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation in next-generation near-eye displays and imaging systems within a leading technology firm. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in optics or photonics and enjoy hands-on development and collaboration. Apply today to contribute to cutting-edge AR/VR technologies!

Quick Overview

Salary
$79/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Optical Engineer for an Onsite position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Redmond, WA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

The main function of an Optical Engineer is to develop new concepts and technologies for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs), projectors, cameras and sensors including integrated optics, structured light, depth sensing, polarization optics, and optical system design.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with a small team of optical scientists in developing imaging systems for AR and VR applications
  • Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation
  • Research and develop emerging concepts in imaging systems and optical systems in support of NEDs
  • Support the evaluation and characterization of optical components and system integrations
  • Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences
  • Drive supplier choice, interaction, and management in order to deliver prototypes in support of concept demonstrations
  • Establish specifications for display and imaging systems to ensure a successful product

Requirements:
  • Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience
  • Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
  • Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies: illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging
  • Experience with laboratory work setting up optical systems and experience with methods and tools for fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as microstructures
  • Designing optical tools and methods such as FRED, ASAP, LightTools, or Zemax
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish
  • Working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment
  • Experience in radiometric calibration, signal-to-noise measurement, and modeling of imaging systems
  • Experience defining system performance and component specifications
  • Experience measuring and modeling optical scatter

Pay range: up to $79.47 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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