Optics Engineer

We offer an exciting opportunity in our R&D hardware team. At Trackman we are growing, as we are constantly striving to develop, produce and deploy our market leading sport tracking solutions within golf, baseball, football and more. Our innovative products are based on multi-sensor technology including radar and vision-based sensors to measure what enables sports enthusiasts to improve their game. We’re therefore looking for a highly motivated Optics Engineer for the development of the next generation of our products.  

Are you our new Optics Engineer?  

Whether you're an experienced Optics Engineer or a recent graduate, we encourage you to apply! You will become the fourth member of Trackman’s Optics Team, including the team lead. We are an engaged team with strong backgrounds from both academia and industry, who enjoy working on demanding, real‑world optical challenges. You will have a close working relationship with our talented Mechanics & Electronics Engineers in R&D Hardware, Tracking software team, as well as colleagues from our in-house production, and supply chain.  

What will you be doing? 

• Optics Design & Innovation 
  Define and specify camera optics, illumination optics, optical filters, protective windows, coatings, and sensors to meet tracking, safety, and environmental requirements across product generations. Conduct optics feasibility studies investigating new technologies.  

• Optical Verification, Testing & Calibration 
  Plan and execute optical verification and production tests supported by using python or similar programming tools; troubleshoot optics, illumination, and calibration issues.  

• Supplier Collaboration  
  Work with optics vendors to develop tailored optical solutions, ensuring technical specifications align with product needs. 

• Production & Quality Support 
  Develop optical assembly concepts, active alignment, calibration methods, and incoming/outgoing inspections; support ramp‑up, process stability, and yield together with manufacturing and suppliers. 

What are we looking for? 

• Preferably PhD and MSc in Optics, Physics, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields/experience 

• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Infrared and visible optics, Camera sensors and Vision, Geometrical optics, Lens design, Illumination optics, Optical imaging systems, Optics alignment, Optical coating design 

• Hands-on experience with optics lab equipment and test setups 

• Experience with data analysis, simulation, and test tools using python or similar 

• Experience with consumer electronics manufacturing and high-volume suppliers is a plus  

What do we offer?  

• Highly skilled colleagues and a collaborative culture  

• Real product impact in elite sport training  

• An opportunity to work with one of the most advanced and robust tracking systems in the world.  

• International environment with 35+ nationalities at HQ  

• Social activities and a vibrant engineering community  

The Office  

We are located at DTU Science Park in Hørsholm. We take great pride in the state-of-art building we have designed! The office features bright meeting rooms, coffee areas to catch up with colleagues, a large testing arena with simulators available for employees and a fitness center, everything surrounded by a beautiful forest and respecting the environment. We made sure to utilize the newest technologies to be energy efficient and be mindful of ventilation and sound propagation. The cherry on top is our canteen: with an indoor and outdoor area to enjoy the fresh food prepared by our own kitchen staff. 

Join the home of a powerful sports brand and a one-of-a-kind technology  

Our proprietary technology is based on expert knowledge about radar, computer vision, data, and software engineering. Our solutions are developed by specialists who endlessly explore and challenge new technical boundaries. Trackman’s blend of cutting-edge technology, sports, and continued growth make our company an outstanding place to work. 

Our work culture is entrepreneurial, ambitious, and rewarding as you get to collaborate with inspiring colleagues and interact with the leaders of golf, baseball, and football. Based on a unique brand reputation, we are proud to work in close partnership with the top athletes, organizations, and teams that rely on our technology to stay ahead of the race. 

We are a Danish company founded, owned, and managed since 2003 by three entrepreneurs with a strong passion for sports. Today, we have a global footprint with our headquarters located in Denmark (Hørsholm) and offices in New York, Phoenix, Seoul and Tokyo. We employ over 1000+ people worldwide, half of which work in Denmark, where most hardware and software products are developed, tested, and manufactured.  

Where innovation happens 

At Trackman, we know that great people make great products. We believe that teams thrive, and innovation sparks in an atmosphere where people are encouraged to think for themselves, where everybody’s voices are heard, and where the best ideas prevail in the pursuit of exceptional solutions. This mix makes Trackman an inspiring company – for our customers and colleagues.  

Share our Passion! 

For additional information about the position, please contact Christoph Vannahme, Optics Team Lead - R&D Hardware, chva@trackman.com. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your application as soon as possible.