Optical Engineer Ii

Onsite: Redmond
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
• At least 2 + yrs exp
• No PhDs

Must have optical background

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