Optical Engineer

Title: Optical Engineer 
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12 Months
Summary:
The main function of a optical Engineer is to support development of 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:
Support a small team of optical scientists in developing sensing/illumination systems for AR and VR applications
Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation
Support the evaluation and characterization/testing 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 in order to deliver prototypes in support of concept demonstrations
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, Solid Works, 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 defining system performance and component specifications
• Experience with device characterization and processing
• Experience with failure analysis and design for manufacturability

Education/Experience:

• Advance degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field with research experience OR comparable industry experience

Must have optical background

• Light sourcing
• Optical testing
• AI familiarity
• Optical designs
• Optical packaging
• Must have consumer product AR/VR experience