Lead Optical Engineer

Lead engineer - Optical

Date Posted:

2026-04-16

Country:

India

Location:

IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

• Good knowledge in free of optics, opto-electronics and Illumination optics.

• Experience in design and development of Free form optics, Reflectors, Lens and Light guides for Interior & Exterior lighting systems.

• Strong skills in design and development of backlight systems for Interior lighting applications.

• Experience in optical simulations and calculations to determine the required illuminant and optical system as well as implementation in the product in collaboration with the construction.

• Experience in LED selection and Power Budget calculations.

• Knowledge in Color science, SDCM and ANSI standards

• Knowledge in LED reliability studies, color stability, brightness correction, ageing correction.

• Experience in thermal management for LED based Lighting systems.

• Good Knowledge in Electronics fundamentals.

• Fundamental knowledge in light source (LED) driving conditions and techniques.

• Knowledge in electronics components selection and their functions.

• Knowledge in schematic design and printed circuit boards (PCB) requirements.

• Knowledge in simple electronics design for lighting applications.

• Experience in LED modelling, ray tracing and operation regime.

• Good understanding of Photometric & Radiometric quantities, formulae and conversions.

• Hands on experience on optical equipment like Spectrometer, Spectro radiometer, Luminance meter, Lux meter, Gonio photometer… etc.

• Knowledge of measuring methods to determine the light intensity, Luminance, color… etc.

• Knowledge of optical components like grey filters, color filters, diffusers….etc.

• Working experience on tools / equipments / knowledge required for optical testing and test set-up establishment.

• Hands on experience in optical modeling / ray tracing software tools: Helios/ Light Tools/ TracePro

• Hands-on experience in CAD software: CATIA V5, Solid Works

 

 

Additional Preferences:

• Knowledge in writing small codes for testing automation will be preferred.

• Knowledge in Lab View, Matlab and C.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering

Other Attributes:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills will be appreciated.

• Compatibility to integrate into a team.

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies.

• Reliable candidate who can be flexible to contribute multi-disciplinary functions.

• Hands on product testing activities.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The high-quality products we design, test and produce in our Advanced Structures business help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From nacelles, landing systems, flight controls and actuation to propellers– the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Transportation facility.
• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Employee scholar program
• Work life balance
• Car lease program
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages
• Meal vouchers
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. 

                                                                                                               

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day

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Senior Level