We are seeking a Test Engineer to join our Optics and Test Engineering team as a key contributor in a hands-on technical environment. This role is ideal for someone who is challenged by finding creative testing solutions in a niche industry, is naturally inquisitive, enjoys solving complex or ambiguous problems, and has the desire to learn the many intricacies of light and color measurement. The Test Engineer will support system, component, and subsystem testing, contribute to experimental procedures, and help drive testing strategies from planning through deliverables.
RequirementsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• System, component and subsystem testing, including specification verification with photometric and/or spectroscopic data acquisition
• Software and hardware integration testing, product release testing and system requirements verification
• Research and Development oriented investigations, including proof of concept testing and meticulous data organization and technical report creation for colorimeter/photometer related and lens related projects
• Follow and contribute to experimental procedures to test camera and optical systems
• Executing test plans from inception to deliverables; developing testing strategies, defining deliverables, and schedule adherence
• Responsibilities could also include ad hoc projects of a complex nature
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in a related engineering, test, lab, or product development environment
• Experience in an electronics lab or hands-on technical testing environment
• Troubleshooting and isolation testing skills with experience using test equipment
• Strong debugging and technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through difficult or ambiguous problems
• Data gathering, basic statistical analysis, and presentation skills
• Experience writing and following standard work procedures
• Strong technical writing skills for lab reports, test documentation, and findings
• Ability to interpret requests and define experiments independently
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE• Experience working in an optics lab or with optical systems
• Rudimentary electronics experience, such as soldering, wire-harnessing, or basic lab assembly work
• Familiarity with tooling and fixturing hardware to support experimental setups
• Programming experience, particularly in C#.NET and/or VB.NET
• Experience using and interfacing with light measurement equipment
• Experience with image processing and analysis
NOTE TO APPLICANTSThis description outlines the general nature and level of work expected; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and physical demands required for the role.
PAY RANGE:
$80,168.40 - $92,000 DOS/E
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Retirement Plan (401(k) with Company Match)
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
- Family and Medical Leave Support
- Supplemental Health Benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Care Insurance
- Wellness Resources, including Garner Health, Health Advocate, Hinge Health, Tria Health and HUSK Marketplace
- Commuter Benefits
- Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Purchase Programs
