Optical Field Engineer
Company: OptoFidelity Inc.
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per
year Job Overview OptoFidelity is seeking a motivated, hands-on
Field Optical Engineer to join our internal team in Cupertino, CA,
supporting AR/VR/MR component- and system-level testers. This role
is ideal for early-career professionalsrecent Masters or Ph.D.
graduatesor candidates with 24 years of relevant experience. Youll
gain broad exposure to cutting-edge optical systems, work in a
start-up environment with autonomy, and have significant room to
grow. You will travel to client sites to maintain, optimize, and
provide feedback on our AR/VR/MR test systems. This role offers a
unique opportunity to directly influence OptoFidelity's
next-generation AR/VR/MR testing solutions while advancing your
career in optical engineering. As the team grows, this position is
expected to evolve into an Optical Design Engineer role,
contributing to the architecture and development of future AR/VR/MR
test systems. Key Responsibilities Perform installation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting of AR/VR/MR optical testers at
client locations Provide guidance to clients on best practices and
usage of OptoFidelity test systems Collect, analyze, and document
test data; communicate findings to internal and client teams
Collaborate with internal design and engineering teams in Finland
to improve systems based on field insights Support development of
automated optical measurement systems and component-level testers
Participate in an initial training program in Finland with senior
optical engineers Engage in hands-on optical alignment and lab
work, contributing to prototype-to-production testing and system
validation Design optical lenses and components using tools such as
Zemax, Code V, or LightTools Must-Have 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 through
internships, personal projects, or professional experience
Comfortable aligning optics in the lab and working with complex
optical hardware not just simulations Excellent documentation and
communication skills Willingness to travel 2550% of the time to US
client locations Experience with optical lens design using Zemax,
Code V, or LightTools Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience with
SolidWorks or other mechanical design tools. Optical
design/simulation tools experience Familiarity with Linux Knowledge
of AR/VR industry, waveguides, or color science Background in image
quality evaluation or metrology instruments Exposure to
prototype-to-production transitions, system bring-up, or hardware
validation Salary, Perks & Benefits Competitive Salary 401(k) with
company match or Roth options Medical, dental, vision, and optional
life coverage Relocation support for qualified candidates Team
events and professional development opportunities Why Join
OptoFidelity? At OptoFidelity, youll be part of a fast-growing,
agile team where your ideas and expertise make an immediate impact.
We operate like a startupwith autonomy, flexibility, and room to
take initiativewhile supporting global clients developing the
future of AR/VR/MR technologies. Youll work with industry-leading
experts, gain hands-on exposure to advanced optical systems, and
contribute directly to breakthrough innovations in testing and
product development. We foster a culture of curiosity,
collaboration, and continuous learningand we encourage you to grow
your skills, expand your role, and shape the direction of our
technology and products. Here, you wont just support the future of
immersive technologyyoull help build it.
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