# Optical Test Engineer at Rivet

- Company: Rivet
- What the company does: Rivet develops mobile, connected toolsets so frontline pros and their organizations can solve the world’s toughest work challenges. Backed by a16z speedrun and Lux.
- Company website: https://rivet.us
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bellevue, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/rivet/b17930da-8579-4090-a101-3549deec4f18
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rivet-optical-test-engineer/

## About the role

Design and execute characterization experiments to evaluate optical sensor and display performance, including range, accuracy, resolution, brightness, noise floor, linearity, and field of view Develop automated test systems and analysis pipelines for efficient system and component evaluation and calibration

## What they're looking for

- B.S., M.S., or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in sensor characterization, optical systems testing, or related hardware validation roles
- Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and visualization (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib or equivalent)
- Experience with optical measurement equipment (e.g., integrating spheres, optical power meters, beam profilers, oscilloscopes)
- Ability to design controlled experiments and draw statistically sound conclusions from data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to document work clearly and concisely

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