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