Job Description

Role Overview

Luminit is seeking an early-career Optical Engineer to support hands-on holographic recording and optical-bench work across our aerospace, automotive, and display programs.

Working under senior optical engineers, this person runs day-to-day recording, optical-table alignment, sample preparation, and characterization within Luminit’s established recording process. We are looking for a strong optics foundation and genuine bench instinct; someone intelligent and observant who can apply judgment as each new product presents its own recording challenge.

Holographic recording experience is not required; it is trained. Optical-bench literacy and a track record of careful, resourceful lab work are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Optical Bench & Recording

Set up, align, and operate optical benches and recording systems under engineer direction
Perform holographic recording, sample preparation, and handling
Characterize optical and holographic samples (efficiency, uniformity, basic optical metrology) and record results carefully

Lab Execution & Improvement

Follow and help refine recording and test procedures; flag anomalies and propose improvements
Maintain disciplined, traceable lab records and contribute to process documentation
Troubleshoot setups and contribute to incremental process improvement

Prototype Development & Validation

Support prototype design, assembly, testing, and validation activities for holographic optical systems.
Collaborate with engineering teams to refine optical designs based on testing, characterization, and customer feedback.
Assist in transitioning prototype systems into pilot-line and production-ready manufacturing processes.
Document experimental results, process learnings, and performance improvements to support future product development.

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

Work closely with senior optical engineers and the process and metrology team
Support build and characterization activities tied to program milestones

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optics, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field
Hands-on optical-bench or laser-lab experience (coursework, research, or an optics/laser technical program), including operating and aligning optical tables
Demonstrated lab judgment; evidence of troubleshooting, calibration, or process-improvement initiative in a lab setting
Careful, methodical approach to measurement and record-keeping
0–2 years of experience; recent graduates with strong optics-lab experience are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with lasers, interferometry, optical alignment, or optical metrology
Exposure to holography, diffractive optics, or photopolymer materials
Cleanroom, thin-film, coating, or fabrication-process experience
MATLAB or Python for data handling

Work Environment & Logistics

On-site role based in Torrance, CA
Customer and technical-partner interaction as required by active programs

Export Control Eligibility

This position may involve access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR or EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive and display technologies

Company Description

Luminit develops advanced optical technologies used across automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Employees work on cutting-edge holographic and photonic systems in a collaborative, technically driven environment with opportunities to contribute directly to next-generation mobility and display technologies.

Company Description

Luminit

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