Optical Characterisation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking an Optical Characterisation Engineer to join their Optical Engine Team. This role involves designing and building optical measurement instrumentation for augmented reality devices, developing methodologies for component evaluation, and analyzing device performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical engineering and data analysis, with experience in image processing and equipment control. Join a dynamic team committed to pushing the boundaries of AR technology while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Mental Health Support

Share in Company Success

Qualifications

• Understanding of optical experimental methodology and experience in an optical lab environment.
• 2+ years in optical engineering or a PhD in physics, optics, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and build optical measurement instrumentation for AR device characterization.
• Develop experimental methodologies to evaluate new components and assemblies.

Skills

Optical Experimental Methodology

Data Analysis (Python, JMP)

Equipment Control and Automation

Image Processing

Documentation Tools (MS Office, Google Workspace, Atlassian)

Code-sharing Platforms (Git, Bitbucket)

Education

BSc in Physics, Optics or Engineering

PhD in Physics, Optics or Engineering

Tools

Python

JMP

MS Office

Google Workspace

Atlassian

Git

Bitbucket

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Optical Characterisation Engineer, Abingdon

Client: Snap Inc.

Location: Abingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2fc0e5544dd8

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Snap Inc. is a technology company that believes the camera presents a great opportunity to improve how people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. Our core products include a visual messaging app, an augmented reality platform, and AR glasses.

Snap Lab, our hardware division, focuses on pushing the boundaries of camera technology, especially overlaying computing on the real world. Our next-generation AR glasses aim to bring augmented reality to life.

We are seeking an Optical Characterisation Engineer to join our Optical Engine Team. This team is responsible for engineering, manufacturing, and characterising our AR display platform, delivering high-quality processes, instrumentation, and analysis for developing next-generation AR products.

What you’ll do:

• Design and build optical measurement instrumentation and test stations for AR device characterization.
• Develop experimental methodologies to evaluate new components and assemblies.
• Perform calibration and validation of instrumentation.
• Create new analysis and processing techniques to understand device performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failure mechanisms.
• Develop and contribute to codebases for hardware control and analysis.
• Transfer test processes to internal teams or contract manufacturers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of optical experimental methodology and experience in an optical lab environment.
• Proficiency in data and statistical analysis (Python, JMP).
• Experience with equipment control and automation.
• Image processing skills using standard libraries.
• Proficiency with documentation tools (MS Office, Google Workspace, Atlassian).
• Experience with code-sharing platforms (Git, Bitbucket).

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc in Physics, Optics, or relevant engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in optical engineering or a PhD in physics, optics, or engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design and rapid prototyping.
• Experience in display testing and image quality evaluation.
• Knowledge of colorimetry and radiometry.
• Experience with AR/VR systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.

If you have a disability or special need requiring accommodation, please let us know.

At Snap, we believe in a 'default together' policy, expecting team members to work in the office 4+ days per week to foster culture and collaboration.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

Our benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, mental health support, and share in Snap’s success!