Senior Optical Engineer

About the role

Design, simulate and validate optical systems, driving optical products from design to mass production — the core role bridging optical R&D and industrialization.

Key responsibilities

• Design, simulate and validate optical systems and sub-systems
• Conduct optical component selection, vendor sourcing and qualification planning
• Collaborate with product engineers to build and test optical prototypes, performing alignment, characterization and performance optimization
• Work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, software) to integrate optical modules into final products
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specs, test reports and user manuals
• Troubleshoot optical system issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Stay updated with the latest optical technologies and contribute to the R&D innovation roadmap
• Support the setup and maintenance of optical laboratory equipment

About you

• Master's degree or above in optical engineering, optoelectronics, optical communications or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience in optical engineering; experience bringing optical products from design to production is highly desirable
• Proficiency in optical design and simulation tools such as Zemax, FRED, Code V or equivalent
• Familiarity with fiber optics, free-space optics, lasers or optoelectronic components
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for opto-mechanical design is an advantage
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), with strong team communication and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with year-end bonus
• MPF + supplementary commercial insurance + regular health check-ups
• Flexible remote working arrangements
• Paid annual leave, holiday benefits and team-building activities
• Equity incentive plan for core roles at a startup