Optical Characterisation Engineer - 9 month FTC

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 team. This role involves designing and building optical measurement instrumentation, developing methodologies for component assessment, and conducting root cause analysis of failure mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in optical engineering, proficiency in data analysis, and experience with equipment control. Join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration and offers comprehensive benefits, including parental leave and medical coverage. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AR technology.

Benefits

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Understanding of optical experimental methodology and experience in an optical laboratory.
• BSc in Physics, Optics, or relevant engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build optical measurement instrumentation for AR device characterization.
• Perform calibration and validation of instrumentation.

Skills

Optical experimental methodology

Data analysis (Python, JMP)

Equipment control and automation

Image processing

Cloud office software (MS Office, Google Workspace)

Code-sharing platforms (Git, Bitbucket)

Education

BSc in Physics

PhD in Physics, Optics, or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Atlassian

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Optical Characterisation Engineer - 9 month FTC, Abingdon

Client: Snap Inc.

Location: Abingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cb6f60a1d43a

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Snap Inc. is a technology company dedicated to improving the way people live and communicate through innovative camera and AR technologies. Our core products include a visual messaging app, an augmented reality platform, and AR glasses. Snap Lab focuses on hardware products, pushing the boundaries of camera technology, including our latest AR glasses, Next Generation.

We are seeking an Optical Characterisation Engineer to join the Optical Engine Team at Snap Inc.!

What you’ll do:

• Design and build optical measurement instrumentation and test stations for AR device characterization.
• Develop experimental methodologies to assess new components and assemblies.
• Perform calibration and validation of instrumentation.
• Create new analysis and processing techniques to evaluate device performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failure mechanisms.
• Contribute to shared codebases for hardware control and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of optical experimental methodology and experience in an optical laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in data and statistical analysis (Python, JMP).
• Experience with equipment control and automation.
• Skills in image processing and using standard image processing libraries.
• Proficiency with cloud office software (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.

At Snap, we embrace a 'default together' policy, expecting team members to work in the office 4+ days per week to foster collaboration and culture. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected classes. If accommodations are needed, please contact us.

We offer comprehensive benefits including parental leave, medical coverage, mental health support, and opportunities to share in Snap’s success!