9 Optical Engineer jobs in Canada

Musashi AI North America, Inc. is a growing hardware and software focused company that builds and develops smart vision solutions for quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, Musashi AI North America employs a talented and dynamic team of R&D and Applications Engineers who provide unique engineering development activities in design, prototyping and testing to drive new technology development, build innovative products, and maintain and support our deployed solutions.

As a Senior Optical Engineer , you will join the Musashi AI North American team to create and implement customer facing Data Science applications that utilize the latest available web and cloud technologies to grow our expanding inspection software product line and support new solution opportunities that deliver value to our customers.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s required; Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in optical design and imaging systems, ideally for machine vision, inspection, or automation applications.
• Expertise in lens selection and specification for industrial vision, including understanding of focal length, aperture, working distance, magnification, and distortion.
• Experience selecting and integrating industrial cameras, including knowledge of sensor types (CCD/CMOS), resolution, pixel size, frame rate, interface protocols (USB3, GigE, MIPI), and shutter types.
• Strong foundation in optical theory and application, including:
• Depth of field and field of view calculations
• Telecentric vs. entocentric lensing
• MTF (modulation transfer function) and resolution tradeoffs
• Illumination geometry and contrast optimization
• Experience with imaging system calibration and test procedures, including alignment, geometric distortion correction, and sensor-lens matching.
• Programming or scripting experience for optical system automation or image data analysis (Python preferred; MATLAB or similar acceptable).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) for optical component and fixture design, particularly where mechanical-optical integration is required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize optical setups in complex, real-world environments, especially those involving AI-based or computer vision pipelines.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software, AI/ML).
• Experience with simulation environments (e.g., NVIDIA Omniverse) for virtual testing of vision systems or synthetic data generation to support AI model training.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use mechanical engineering and optics techniques to develop optical and imaging systems.
• Lead the design and development of advanced optical and imaging systems for automated visual inspection.
• Utilize mechanical engineering and optics techniques to enhance system performance and data quality.
• Drive exploratory research to identify and implement improvements in data capture methodologies.
• Perform optical feasibility studies to assess new imaging concepts, evaluate system trade-offs, and determine suitability of components and configurations for specific application requirements.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot existing automated test systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement modifications and optimizations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and system robustness.
• Translate customer and vendor requirements into actionable inspection criteria and design specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of optical systems into industrial environments.
• Lead projects from conception through to deployment, managing timelines, resources, and risks.
• Conduct applied research to support the development and testing phases of projects, staying ahead of industry trends.
• Investigate new technologies and make data-driven value propositions to improve system efficiencies.
• Develop and refine testing protocols for comprehensive analysis of optical products and components.
• Prepare detailed technical reports outlining procedures, methodologies, and results.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and datasheets to suggest model and process improvements.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of optical inspection systems to ensure precise measurements and system longevity.
• Familiarity with intellectual property management and contributing to patent filings.
• Travel to Musashi and its customers & partners facilities for projects, meetings, and training as required.
• Continuously learn new tools, techniques, and theories to maintain cutting-edge knowledge in the field.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and the broader organization.

Technical Skills:

• Imaging & Vision Systems: CMOS/CCD sensor selection, lens design/specification, MTF analysis, DOF/FOV calculations, telecentric optics, image calibration
• Scripting & Automation: Python, MATLAB, NumPy, OpenCV
• 3D CAD & Mechanical Integration: SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Image Acquisition & Interfaces: Pylon SDK, GenICam, USB3 Vision, GigE Vision, MIPI CSI, CameraLink
• System Calibration & Testing: Image quality metrics, focus and alignment routines, distortion correction, test fixture development
• Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

Personal Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking with creative and innovative ideas.
• Effective time management, planning, and organization skills.
• Strong ability to communicate both verbally and written in an independent and team-based environment.
• Professionalism, maturity and sound judgment.
• Ingenuity and initiative; able to deal with ambiguity.
• Pleasant, confident, and assertive team player.

Musashi AI North America Expectations:

Company Standards:

• Uphold company policies and integrity.
• Be a champion of Musashi Philosophy.
• Follow all safety procedures & instructions.
• Active involvement in company and department goals.
• Follow Musashi’s “5S” principles, quality, environmental, and health & safety systems.
• Interact with all Musashi working peers in a respectful and pleasant manner.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Musashi AI North America, Inc. is a growing hardware and software focused company that builds and develops smart vision solutions for quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, Musashi AI North America employs a talented and dynamic team of R&D and Applications Engineers who provide unique engineering development activities in design, prototyping and testing to drive new technology development, build innovative products, and maintain and support our deployed solutions.

As a Senior Optical Engineer , you will join the Musashi AI North American team to create and implement customer facing Data Science applications that utilize the latest available web and cloud technologies to grow our expanding inspection software product line and support new solution opportunities that deliver value to our customers.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s required; Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in optical design and imaging systems, ideally for machine vision, inspection, or automation applications.
• Expertise in lens selection and specification for industrial vision, including understanding of focal length, aperture, working distance, magnification, and distortion.
• Experience selecting and integrating industrial cameras, including knowledge of sensor types (CCD/CMOS), resolution, pixel size, frame rate, interface protocols (USB3, GigE, MIPI), and shutter types.
• Strong foundation in optical theory and application, including:
• Depth of field and field of view calculations
• Telecentric vs. entocentric lensing
• MTF (modulation transfer function) and resolution tradeoffs
• Illumination geometry and contrast optimization
• Experience with imaging system calibration and test procedures, including alignment, geometric distortion correction, and sensor-lens matching.
• Programming or scripting experience for optical system automation or image data analysis (Python preferred; MATLAB or similar acceptable).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) for optical component and fixture design, particularly where mechanical-optical integration is required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize optical setups in complex, real-world environments, especially those involving AI-based or computer vision pipelines.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software, AI/ML).
• Experience with simulation environments (e.g., NVIDIA Omniverse) for virtual testing of vision systems or synthetic data generation to support AI model training.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use mechanical engineering and optics techniques to develop optical and imaging systems.
• Lead the design and development of advanced optical and imaging systems for automated visual inspection.
• Utilize mechanical engineering and optics techniques to enhance system performance and data quality.
• Drive exploratory research to identify and implement improvements in data capture methodologies.
• Perform optical feasibility studies to assess new imaging concepts, evaluate system trade-offs, and determine suitability of components and configurations for specific application requirements.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot existing automated test systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement modifications and optimizations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and system robustness.
• Translate customer and vendor requirements into actionable inspection criteria and design specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of optical systems into industrial environments.
• Lead projects from conception through to deployment, managing timelines, resources, and risks.
• Conduct applied research to support the development and testing phases of projects, staying ahead of industry trends.
• Investigate new technologies and make data-driven value propositions to improve system efficiencies.
• Develop and refine testing protocols for comprehensive analysis of optical products and components.
• Prepare detailed technical reports outlining procedures, methodologies, and results.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and datasheets to suggest model and process improvements.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of optical inspection systems to ensure precise measurements and system longevity.
• Familiarity with intellectual property management and contributing to patent filings.
• Travel to Musashi and its customers & partners facilities for projects, meetings, and training as required.
• Continuously learn new tools, techniques, and theories to maintain cutting-edge knowledge in the field.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and the broader organization.

Technical Skills:

• Imaging & Vision Systems: CMOS/CCD sensor selection, lens design/specification, MTF analysis, DOF/FOV calculations, telecentric optics, image calibration
• Scripting & Automation: Python, MATLAB, NumPy, OpenCV
• 3D CAD & Mechanical Integration: SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Image Acquisition & Interfaces: Pylon SDK, GenICam, USB3 Vision, GigE Vision, MIPI CSI, CameraLink
• System Calibration & Testing: Image quality metrics, focus and alignment routines, distortion correction, test fixture development
• Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

Personal Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking with creative and innovative ideas.
• Effective time management, planning, and organization skills.
• Strong ability to communicate both verbally and written in an independent and team-based environment.
• Professionalism, maturity and sound judgment.
• Ingenuity and initiative; able to deal with ambiguity.
• Pleasant, confident, and assertive team player.

Musashi AI North America Expectations:

Company Standards:

• Uphold company policies and integrity.
• Be a champion of Musashi Philosophy.
• Follow all safety procedures & instructions.
• Active involvement in company and department goals.
• Follow Musashi’s “5S” principles, quality, environmental, and health & safety systems.
• Interact with all Musashi working peers in a respectful and pleasant manner.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Description

The company:

Astronics - Luminescent Systems Canada Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of lighting components and electronic systems for civil and military aviation cockpits.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the incumbent will be responsible for optical design, inspection test design, automation software tools. He will ensure that the costs and "manufacturability" of the proposed optical solutions are optimal, support the transfer of design to production with the drafting of various documents and the validation of test configurations. He will be responsible for maintaining the fleet of optical inspection equipment, will interact with the various engineering, quality control and operations units throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and validate optical design configurations according to the appropriate military and / or civil standards, and with customer specifications
• Assist in product design in collaboration with the units of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering "manufacturing"
• Perform digital simulations using LightTools
• Develop and support automation tools, test benches and the calibration of measuring instruments
• Write test protocols and work instructions
• Provide technical support to the test / failure analysis service

Lentreprise:

Astronics Systèmes Luminescent Canada Inc. est un chef de file dans la conception et la fabrication de composant d'éclairage et de système électronique pour les postes de pilotage de l'aviation civile et militaire.

Description du poste:

Relevant du directeur de lingénierie, le titulaire du poste sera responsable de conception optique, de conception de tests dinspection, doutils logiciels dautomatisation et sassurera que les coûts et la manufacturabilité des solutions optiques proposées sont optimales. Il supportera le transfert du design en production avec la rédaction de différents documents et la validation des configurations de test, sera responsable de la maintenance du parc déquipement dinspection optique. Il interagira avec les différentes unités d'ingénierie, de contrôle qualité et des opérations sur lensemble du cycle de vie du produit.

Responsabilités:

• Analyser et valider des configurations de conceptions optiques selon les normes militaires et/ou civiles appropriées, et avec les spécifications des clients
• Aider à la conception de produit en collaboration avec les unités de génie mécanique, de génie électrique, de génie manufacturing
• Réaliser des simulations numériques à laide de LightTools
• Développer et supporter les outils dautomatisation, les bancs de test et la calibration dinstruments de mesure
• Rédiger des protocoles de tests et des instructions de travail
• Faire le support technique au service de test / analyse de défaillance

Job Description

Optical Applications Engineer (Remote)

Job Description:

Avantier Inc., a premium high-precision custom optics manufacturer and innovative imaging solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-precision custom optical solutions to clients across industries such as AR/VR, Life Sciences, Biomedical, Aerospace, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Lead optical design and engineering efforts for new customer projects.
• Collaborate with customers, the Sales team, and Sales Engineers to drive project success.
• Assist the Sales team during technical calls with engineers.
• Review and interpret customer optical systems using Zemax.
• Develop and manage the production of marketing materials (online, electronic, video, and print).
• Create and deliver training materials for the Sales team and onboard new engineering team members.
• Work closely with the marketing team on product launches and existing product enhancements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering, opto-mechanical systems, optical assembly, or optical metrology.
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication, plastic optical materials, complex optical system designs, and tolerance analyses.
• Proficiency in sequential and non-sequential ray tracing.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation software such as Zemax, CodeV, or LightTools.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive system-level performance analyses and develop detailed optical system specifications.
• Deep understanding of the complete production lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  
  • Major: Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
    
    
• Minimum Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in optical design, product development, or applications engineering.

• Experience with Zemax, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This is a remote position.

Job Description

Optical Applications Engineer (Remote)


Job Description:

Optical Applications Engineer (Remote)

Job Description:

Avantier Inc., a premium high-precision custom optics manufacturer and innovative imaging solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Optical Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-precision custom optical solutions to clients across industries such as AR/VR, Life Sciences, Biomedical, Aerospace, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Lead optical design and engineering efforts for new customer projects.
• Collaborate with customers, the Sales team, and Sales Engineers to drive project success.
• Assist the Sales team during technical calls with engineers.
• Review and interpret customer optical systems using Zemax.
• Develop and manage the production of marketing materials (online, electronic, video, and print).
• Create and deliver training materials for the Sales team and onboard new engineering team members.
• Work closely with the marketing team on product launches and existing product enhancements.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical engineering, opto-mechanical systems, optical assembly, or optical metrology.
• Expertise in optical lens fabrication, plastic optical materials, complex optical system designs, and tolerance analyses.
• Proficiency in sequential and non-sequential ray tracing.
• Strong knowledge of optical simulation software such as Zemax, CodeV, or LightTools.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive system-level performance analyses and develop detailed optical system specifications.
• Deep understanding of the complete production lifecycle, from design to manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  
  • Major: Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
    
    
• Minimum Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in optical design, product development, or applications engineering.

• Experience with Zemax, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This is a remote position.

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for an Engineer.

About the Team:

Huawei Canada's Advanced Optical Technology Lab focuses on advanced R&D in high-performance optical communications and networking. Our expert team specializes in transmission algorithms, systems, physics, and optical network management. The lab engages in projects ranging from deep research to developing key product features, actively participating in standards organizations and collaborative research with partners. Our multicultural environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a passion for learning. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, this lab is your ideal place.

About the Job:

• Design efficient DSP algorithms for coherent optical communication systems, optimizing for both implementation complexity and performance.

• Contribute to the development of end-to-end simulation platforms and perform verification and impairment analysis.

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to validate DSP algorithms and optical system performance.

• Collaborate closely with ASIC, system, and test teams to drive specifications and ensure smooth implementation.

• Perform hands-on optical component characterization and system performance testing using instruments such as optical spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, RF test equipment, and optical amplifiers.

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Senior Engineer.

About the Team:

Huawei Canada's Advanced Optical Technology Lab focuses on advanced R&D in high-performance optical communications and networking. Our expert team specializes in transmission algorithms, systems, physics, and optical network management. The lab engages in projects ranging from deep research to developing key product features, actively participating in standards organizations and collaborative research with partners. Our multicultural environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a passion for learning. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, this lab is your ideal place.

About the Job:

• Develop models for high-speed optoelectronic components for short-reach transmission systems including optical modulator, laser source, optical drivers, TIA circuits, photodetectors (e.g., PIN diodes, avalanche photodiodes (APDs)) etc. 

• Develop fiber channel models including single- and multi-mode and hollow-core fibers for short-reach transmission systems (e.g. polarization mode dispersion, multi-mode dispersion and multi-path interference).  

• Based on theoretical modelling, simulation and experimental characterization, investigate the impact of device impairments in high-speed applications such as driver nonlinearity, laser intensity and phase noise, clock jitter and TIA thermal noise, etc.

• Develop accurate and efficient models for high-speed analog/digital devices including SerDes, analog-to-digital convertor (ADC) and digital-to-analog convertor (DAC). Investigate and characterize the impairment caused by mismatch of time-interleaving ADC and DAC.

• Set up offline/on-line test bed to investigate pre- and post- forward error correction (FEC) transmission performance for high-speed direct- and coherent-detection short-reach systems.      

• Closely work with DSP, ASIC design and modem control teams to identify system impairments sources and provide solutions to improve performance of direct- and coherent-detection transceivers.

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Research Engineer.

About the Team:

Huawei Canada's Advanced Optical Technology Lab focuses on advanced R&D in high-performance optical communications and networking. Our expert team specializes in transmission algorithms, systems, physics, and optical network management. The lab engages in projects ranging from deep research to developing key product features, actively participating in standards organizations and collaborative research with partners. Our multicultural environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a passion for learning. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, this lab is your ideal place.

About the Job:

• Design, evaluate, and optimize advanced DSP blocks for cutting-edge optical communication systems.

• Develop and integrate DSP modules within a large-scale, high-fidelity simulation platform.

• Create comprehensive technical documentation and deliver presentations to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Engage in forefront research in optical communications, with a focus on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) techniques.