Exterior Lighting Optical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to integrate optical solutions into exterior lighting systems
• Perform optical simulations and analyses to optimize lighting performance and appearance
• Define and develop optical requirements for exterior lighting components
• Lead development of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) and other advanced lighting features, including virtual validation and vehicle-level testing
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and GM internal standards
• Provide technical guidance to DREs, designers, and suppliers on optical design and feasibility
• Support vehicle integration, packaging, and early concept development activities
• Identify opportunities for innovation based on market trends and emerging technologies
• Participate in vehicle development night drives and validation activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of optical engineering experience, preferably in automotive lighting
• Strong understanding of light propagation, optical design principles, and lighting performance requirements
• Experience developing electro-mechanical products in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to create and interpret technical requirements across hardware and software systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with a physics-based approach
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics
• Bachelor’s degree in Optics