Liquid Crystal Optics Engineer

Inmersia; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading XR technology company in Madrid is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to develop advanced liquid crystal optical components. You will lead product development efforts, collaborate with industry partners, and work in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in optics and engineering, with opportunities for personal growth and tangible impacts on projects.

Servicios

Industry competitive fixed salary

Bonus for achieving specific objectives

Flexible schedule

Personal development opportunities

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in a relevant industry with a master's degree.
• Professional working level of English.
• Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback.

Responsabilidades

• Design liquid crystal optical elements with desired specifications.
• Simulate optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements.
• Work closely with the internal Manufacturing Team and Industry Partners.

Conocimientos

Design of liquid crystal optical elements

Simulations of optical performance

Experimental testing of optical elements

Hands-on experience with liquid crystal gratings

Educación

Master's degree in a Physical science or Engineering

PhD degree in Optics, Photonics or Nanomaterials

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses. Our team includes experts in imaging photonics and advanced materials, keeping Inmersia at the forefront of innovation with a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through this excellence, Inmersia has built partnerships with technology leaders who validate our position as a reference company within the XR ecosystem.

Now, we are in an exciting ramp-up phase and are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the team. Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening and we will be delighted to meet you!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer with a startup mindset to develop cutting-edge liquid crystal optical components for near-eye displays. You will participate in all phases of product development from planning, through design to manufacturing. The main objective is to lead an R&D line to deliver a sub-component for the final product.

Responsibilities

• Design liquid crystal optical elements with desired specifications
• Simulate optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements
• Experimentally develop and test liquid crystal optical elements
• Work closely with the internal Manufacturing Team and external Industry Partners
• Work closely with the Intellectual Property Team
• Establish and maintain relationships with universities and research centers

Technical skills

Absolute essentials

• Design of liquid crystal optical elements
• Simulations of optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements
• Experimental testing of liquid crystal optical elements using commercial and simple custom optical setups (UV / VIS spectroscopy, image quality characterization)
• Understanding of relationship between material properties and optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements
• Hands-on experience with liquid crystal gratings

Valuable extras

• Experience with conceptualization of patents
• Hands-on experience in working with alignment layers
• Knowledge of methods of manufacturing of liquid crystal optical elements
• Experience working with large manufacturers of liquid crystal optical elements
• Understanding the physics of light propagation through refractive and diffractive optics

Education

What education you have

• 7+ years of experience in a relevant industry and a Master’s degree in a Physical science or Engineering
• Alternatively : 5+ years of experience in a relevant industry and a PhD degree in Optics, Photonics or Nanomaterials with a focus on liquid crystal optical elements

Professional working level of English

Personal qualities

• High personal and professional integrity and alignment with Inmersia’s core values
• Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback and new ideas
• Ability to share information in a structured and concise way
• Ability to develop people
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with external partners
• Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges

Benefits

• Full-time permanent contract
• Industry competitive fixed salary, bonus according to the achievement of specific objectives and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Working on cutting-edge near-eye displays to revolutionize the XR industry
• Working with talented and enthusiastic people towards a common mission
• Strong opportunities to grow with the startup (participating in all phases of product development, opportunities to draft patents)
• Tangible influence on important decision making
• Personal development opportunities – let us know what you need!
• Fast-paced, productive and pleasant work environment

If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and would like to be part of a startup with great growth prospects, apply to this opening and we will be delighted to meet you!