Prototyping Engineer; AR​/VR Hardware Systems

Job Title
:
Prototyping Engineer (AR/VR Hardware Systems)

Location
:
Redmond, WA

Duration
: 12 Months Contract

Experience: 6+ Years

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in hardware prototyping, systems integration, or lab engineering
• Strong hands‑on expertise in building and debugging multi‑disciplinary systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Proficiency with electrical debug tools:
  Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer
• Experience with embedded systems debugging: ADB, UART/Serial consoles, JTAG
• Strong cross‑functional understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software systems integration
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AR/VR systems, display technologies, optical alignment, or metrology
• Familiarity with PCB schematics, board‑level debugging, soldering, and rework
• Experience with test automation and data collection workflows
• Knowledge of embedded Linux or RTOS‑based systems
• Hands‑on experience with precision mechanical assembly and alignment
• Exposure to modern AI tools (LLMs, automation frameworks)
• Experience building lab infrastructure and custom test systems

Our client is looking for a highly hands‑on Prototyping Engineer to join an advanced development team focused on next‑generation AR/VR hardware systems. This role is ideal for a self‑driven engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from scratch, and has a strong multi‑disciplinary background across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

You will play a key role in designing, building, debugging, and integrating complex prototype systems, while also leveraging AI tools and workflows to drive efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate multi-disciplinary prototype systems across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
• Integrate and validate subsystems (optical, electrical, mechanical, firmware) into functional hardware prototypes
• Debug hardware and firmware issues using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Perform software‑level debugging using ADB, serial consoles, and log analysis tools
• Develop and streamline device bring‑up processes, including GUI development and automation workflows
• Build and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and custom tooling for prototype validation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering teams to convert concepts into working hardware systems
• Document assembly processes, debug methodologies, and integration workflows
• Identify risks proactively and drive issues to resolution independently
• Support display hardware integration including optical alignment, metrology, and functional testing
• Use AI tools for data analysis, workflow automation, and process optimization
• Design and maintain AI‑driven pipelines, multi‑agent systems, and automation frameworks
• Integrate AI capabilities (LLMs, generative AI) into engineering workflows and tools
• Troubleshoot display hardware, firmware, and system‑level issues