Test Engineer

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $46 - $66/hr

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are seeking a skilled Optical Test Engineer to support a Display Systems Engineering team in Redmond, WA. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in optical testing, display calibration, optical metrology, and data-driven hardware validation.

The selected candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and execute optical test procedures, analyze performance data, debug optical prototypes, and support product-oriented hardware development in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document optical test and calibration procedures for display hardware, optical modules, and optical components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements, calibration methods, and product quality standards.
• Analyze optical test data, troubleshoot issues, and provide actionable feedback to design, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Maintain, calibrate, and operate optical test equipment while following laboratory safety standards.
• Automate test sequences, data collection, analysis workflows, and image processing tasks.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Support hands-on debugging of optical prototypes, test sequences, and electronics in a product-focused lab environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in optical testing, optical measurement, and optical analysis within a hardware engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience with optical test equipment such as spectroradiometers, photometers, colorimeters, autocollimators, or similar tools.
• Programming experience with Python, C#, C , or similar languages for test automation, data collection, image processing, and analysis.
• Experience performing statistical data analysis from large datasets; JMP experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with display hardware, electronics manufacturing, hardware build cycles, or product development environments.
• Ability to debug test sequences, optical prototypes, and electronics.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of color science, display calibration, and calibration/control algorithms.
• Experience working with AR/VR display systems, optical modules, or near-eye display technologies.
• Experience with optical design or simulation tools such as Zemax or LightTools.
• Experience with opto-mechanical design tools such as Ansys, SolidWorks, or NX.
• Experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, or advanced data analysis.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools or applying AI methods in research or engineering workflows.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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