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Optical Design Engineer
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Trillium Staffing
Waltham, MA (In Person)
$166,400 Salary, Full-Time
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▶ Apply Optical Design Engineer Waltham, Massachusetts - Posted on June 22, 2026 Published By Brian Polevacik Trillium Professional is now seeking an Optical Design Engineer for a short-term, 2 month assignment in Waltham, MA! Pay rate should be in the $75-85/hr range. Key Responsibilities Optical Design & Development
- Design optical light pipes and light guide systems to achieve uniform illumination from LED sources
- Develop optical architectures and perform design tradeoffs for performance, cost, and manufacturability
- Perform optical simulations and analysis (ray tracing, light extraction efficiency, uniformity) [interviewguy.com]
- Optimize designs for brightness uniformity, efficiency, and minimal artifacts Modeling, Analysis & Testing
- Conduct optical simulations using tools such as Zemax, LightTools, or equivalent
- Perform tolerance analysis and sensitivity studies to ensure robust performance across manufacturing variation [interviewguy.com]
- Build and evaluate prototypes; analyze test data and iterate designs Materials & Manufacturing
- Select materials (e.g., PC, PMMA, optical silicones) and surface treatments (diffusers, microstructures)
- Design for high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding or extrusion
- Collaborate with suppliers to define tooling, finishes, and quality requirements System Integration
- Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and industrial design teams to integrate optical subsystems [interviewguy.com]
- Define mechanical interfaces, tolerances, and alignment features
- Ensure designs meet system-level requirements (thermal, environmental, reliability) Documentation & Execution
- Create optical specifications, drawings, and test plans
- Support design reviews and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly
- Drive projects from concept through prototype and production release Apply now! Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in optical/illumination design (consumer, automotive, medical, or industrial products)
- Proven experience designing light pipes or light guides for LED-based systems
- Hands-on experience taking optical designs from concept to production [
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[Exter…Expertise | Outlook]- Proficiency with optical simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, LightTools, TracePro) Preferred
- Experience with injection-molded optical components and DFM
- Knowledge of microstructures, diffusion features, and surface texturing
- Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) for opto-mechanical integration
- Familiarity with optical metrology and test methods (uniformity, luminance, efficiency) [torchora.com]
- Strong understanding of geometrical optics, scattering, and light transport
- Ability to translate optical theory into manufacturable designs
- Data-driven problem solving and design optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years.