Senior Optical Engineer - Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company in Barcelona is looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to develop FLC optical elements for extended reality (XR) glasses. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Optics or Material Science and experience in research to production transitions, along with strong FLC expertise. This role involves collaboration with industrial partners and patent drafting, contributing to innovative technology advancements.

Formación

• Deep understanding of FLC materials and their electrical and optical properties.
• Experimental ability to develop and characterize FLC optical elements.
• Knowledge of substrate materials and methods for FLC alignment.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop FLC optical elements for near-eye displays.
• Act as an in-house technical advisor for collaboration projects.
• Support the transition from research to large-scale production.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to draft patents.

Conocimientos

Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Expertise

Optical Element Design and Development

Technical Advisory Role

Research to Production Transition

Patent Collaboration

Educación

PhD in Optics or Material Science

Master's in a similar field with additional experience

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At the forefront of innovation, we are developing cutting-edge near-eye displays for the future of extended reality (XR) glasses.

We are seeking a senior optical engineer with expertise in ferroelectric liquid crystals (FLCs) to lead the development of custom FLC optical elements and serve as a technical advisor in external collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FLC optical elements for near-eye displays
• Act as an in-house technical advisor for collaboration projects with industrial partners
• Support the transition from research to large-scale production
• Collaborate with patent attorneys to draft patents for inventions generated during the R&D process

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of FLC materials and their electrical and optical properties. They should have experimental ability to develop and characterize FLC optical elements, including knowledge of substrate materials and methods for FLC alignment.

A PhD degree in Optics or Material Science with a focus on FLCs is required, along with 3 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Master\'s degree in a similar field with 7 years of additional relevant experience may be considered. A professional working level of English is essential.

Job Requirements

• Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Expertise
• Optical Element Design and Development
• Technical Advisory Role
• Research to Production Transition
• Patent Collaboration

About Us

We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and making a difference in the future of XR.