HiViz LED Lighting / FireTech Lights · 1 week ago
Optical Engineer
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHiViz Lighting is a company that makes mission-critical LED lighting for emergency vehicles. They are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer to own the optical performance of their lighting products, involving design, innovation, and collaboration with engineering teams.
ElectronicsLightingPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Review and analyze existing products to identify optical improvement opportunities
Design next-generation LED optics for warning lights, scene lights, and headlights
Drive innovation in multi-color, under-one-optic designs (think stage lighting meets public safety)
Select lens materials (primarily acrylic or polycarbonate; silicone a plus) and specify optical geometry (reflectors, collimators, beam-shaping elements, etc.)
Collaborate with our mechanical and embedded product engineers to deliver fully integrated lighting systems
Work with suppliers and manufacturers to source, tool, and validate optical components
Use photometric equipment (like goniophotometers and integrating spheres) to validate optical performance
Guide software/tool selection for optical simulation and modeling — we’re open to what works best
Qualification
Required
Proven experience designing optics for LED lighting systems — whether that's in warning, architectural, stage, or automotive lighting
Deep understanding of how to shape and control light — beam angles, optical efficiency, color mixing, etc
Strong background in optical design tools (Zemax, LightTools, TracePro, or similar) and CAD software (SolidWorks experience is a plus)
Experience working with plastic optics (injection molded preferred), and knowledge of manufacturing constraints
Comfortable owning a function solo — you're a team of one for now, so you'll need to set the vision and execute
Comfortable testing, prototyping, failing fast, and iterating — we love trying new things
Degree? Cool if you have one. But if your portfolio, prototypes, or patent history speak louder — we'll listen
Company
HiViz LED Lighting / FireTech Lights
Our company was founded by serial entrepreneur, firefighter, and EMT Sam Massa in 2011.
Founded in 2006
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sam Massa
Chief Executive Officer
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