Barco

Optical Engineer

Barco

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kortrijk • Belgium

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Python

About the role

  • As an Engineer Optics – Illumination Systems, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, and validation of illumination optics for 1-DLP projector platforms.
  • You will define optical architectures from light source to DMD, specify projection lens requirements, and ensure colour and brightness performance meet system targets.
  • The role includes close collaboration with key optical suppliers and hands-on work with colour and optical measurement equipment.
  • Design and optimize illumination systems for 1-DLP projectors.
  • Develop optical models using Zemax OpticStudio, including: Light source coupling and illumination optics, Integrator rods, light tunnels, or homogenization optics, Relay optics up to the DMD.
  • Define and review projection lens specifications in collaboration with system and lens suppliers.
  • Perform optical performance trade-offs (brightness, uniformity, contrast, étendue).
  • Apply ‘colour science principles’ to achieve target colour or brightness performance and stability.
  • Measure and validate colour, luminance, and uniformity using: Spectrometers, Colorimeters.
  • Analyze measurement results and correlate them with simulations.
  • Develop analysis tools and perform data processing using Python or other scientific programming languages.
  • Work closely with key optical suppliers, including: Requirement definition and technical reviews, Design follow-up and performance validation, Support prototype builds, optical alignment, and system-level testing in close cooperation with operations/production engineers.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or equivalent
  • Strong experience with ‘Ansys Zemax OpticStudio’
  • Solid knowledge of: Illumination optics for projection systems.
  • 1-DLP projector architectures
  • Projection lens definition and specification
  • Colour science and colorimetry (CIE colour spaces)
  • Hands-on experience with optical and colour measurement equipment
  • Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Experience with laser-based projectors
  • Familiarity with: DMD characteristics and illumination requirements
  • Optical tolerancing and stray light analysis
  • Laser and optical safety standards
  • Experience in a product development environment from concept to industrialization
  • International supplier collaboration experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and/or Dutch.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary package based on experience
  • Bonus system
  • Group insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Meal vouchers
  • Hybrid working culture
  • 20 legal holidays + 12 compensation days (Pro-rata)
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • A modern and state-of-the-art working environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
optical engineeringillumination opticsoptical modelingcolour sciencedata processingoptical performance trade-offsoptical tolerancingstray light analysislaser-based projectorscolorimetry
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationteamworkproblem-solvingtechnical reviewsrequirement definitionperformance validationsupport prototype buildsoptical alignmentsystem-level testing
Certifications
Master’s degree in Optical EngineeringMaster’s degree in PhysicsMaster’s degree in Photonics