Optical Simulation Engineer

Duration:  12 Months.

Summary:

  • The main function of an optical Engineer is to develop new concepts and technologies for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs), projectors, cameras and sensors including integrated optics, structured light, depth sensing, polarization optics, and optical system design.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with a small team of optical scientists in developing imaging systems for AR and VR applications.
  • Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation.
  • Research and develop emerging concepts in imaging systems and optical systems in support of NEDs.
  • Support the evaluation and characterization of optical components and system integrations.
  • Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences.
  • Drive supplier choice, interaction, and management to deliver prototypes in support of concept demonstrations.
  • Establish specifications for display and imaging systems to ensure a successful product.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Very strong in the optical simulation and designing tools, and methods such as FRED, ASAP, LightTools, or ZEMAX, optical design in the characteristics, camera NIR illumination.
  • Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies: illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging.
  • Familiarity with optical components/technologies illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging.

Nice-to-have Skills:

  • Eye tracking experience would be ideal.
  • AI or ML algorithm and hardware systems.

Skills:

  • Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems.
  • Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies: illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging.
  • Experience with laboratory work setting up optical systems and experience with methods and tools for fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as microstructures.
  • Designing optical tools and methods such as FRED, ASAP, LightTools, or ZEMAX.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish.
  • Working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience in radiometric calibration, signal-to-noise measurement, and modeling of imaging systems.
  • Experience defining system performance and component specifications.
  • Experience measuring and modeling optical scatter.

Education/Experience:

  • Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience.