Senior Optical Engineer - Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Devices

Inmersia; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech startup in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer specializing in ferroelectric liquid crystals (FLCs). You will design and develop FLC optical elements, act as a technical advisor, and support R&D to production transitions. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD or Master's degree and possess strong skills in optics and teamwork. This position offers flexible hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth in the cutting-edge XR technology sector.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Performance bonuses

Opportunity for personal development

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD or 7+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Experience with structured and critical thinking.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop FLC optical elements for near-eye displays.
• Act as a technical advisor for collaboration projects.
• Support the transition from R&D to production.

Conocimientos

Understanding of FLC materials

Experimental experience in developing FLC optical elements

Ability to characterize electrical and optical properties

Knowledge of FLC alignment methods

Understanding of substrate materials

Educación

PhD in Optics or Material Science

Master’s degree in a similar field

Descripción del empleo

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, positioning Inmersia at the forefront of innovation with a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through this excellence, Inmersia has established partnerships with technology leaders, validating our position within the XR ecosystem.

We are currently in an exciting ramp-up phase and are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team. Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening by submitting your CV as (name_surname_cv.pdf). We look forward to meeting you!

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a senior optical engineer specializing in ferroelectric liquid crystals (FLCs). The successful candidate will play a key role in Inmersia’s R&D by leading the development of custom FLC optical elements for near-eye displays and serving as a technical advisor in external projects with industry and academic partners.

What you will do

• Design and develop FLC optical elements for near-eye displays
• Act as an in-house technical advisor for collaboration projects with industrial and academic partners
• Support the transition from R&D to production at scale
• Assist the patent attorney in drafting patents for inventions developed during R&D

Technical skills required

Essential skills

• Deep understanding of FLC materials and their electrical and optical properties
• Experimental experience in developing FLC optical elements
• Ability to characterize electrical and optical properties of FLC elements
• Knowledge of FLC alignment methods, both cutting-edge and industrially established
• Understanding of substrate materials used in FLC optical elements

Valuable additional skills

• Experience developing custom electro-optical simulations of FLC optical elements
• Knowledge of scalable manufacturing methods for FLC optical elements
• Understanding of refractive and diffractive optics

Educational requirements

• PhD in Optics or Material Science focusing on FLC optical elements, with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a similar field with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Professional proficiency in English

Personal qualities

• Structured and critical thinking
• High integrity and professionalism
• Good listening skills and openness to feedback
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Innovative and creative problem-solving abilities

Benefits of working at Inmersia

• Full-time permanent contract
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge XR technology
• Collaborate with talented, passionate colleagues
• Growth opportunities, including patent drafting
• Influence on key decisions
• Personal development support
• Dynamic and supportive work environment

If you are passionate about innovative technology and eager to join a rapidly growing startup, apply now! We look forward to meeting you!