Optical Engineer

Lensa; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector seeks an experienced Optical Engineer to join their team in Burlingame, CA. The role focuses on developing innovative optical systems for augmented reality applications. Candidates should have a strong background in optics, with a Master's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, contributing to exciting advancements in AR technology.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in Optical Sciences, Engineering, or Physics.
• 5+ years experience in optics or photonic systems.
• Experience with optical modeling and system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Explore and develop AR optical system architectures.
• Conduct optical modeling and detailed system analysis.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for product development.

Skills

Optical systems

Imaging

Illumination

Stray light analysis

Optical modeling

Education

Masters degree in Optics or related field

Tools

Code V

Zemax

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

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Summary

We're seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AR display and imaging systems. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for AR optical systems, develop and analyze system components, and drive detailed system-level analysis.In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you are will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.

Required Skills

Optical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Explore architectures and design spaces for AR optical systems through design and prototyping using novel and conventional techniques and components
• Develop and analyze system and subsystem components that are specified to meet the needs of advanced AR products
• Perform detailed system level analysis such as optical modeling, tolerancing, and estimating size, weight, and power to predict system performance
• Work closely with external vendors and the internal mass production team, to drive mature optical systems towards productization
• Contribute to the process of design releases, prototyping and creation of RFQ, ERS documentation
• Collaborate with internal research teams for adoption of mature technologies
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field
• 5+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
• 5+ years of experience with optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry
• Experience maturing optical systems from proof-of-concept to early low volume prototypes or taking your own design into production
• Knowledge of optical design, modeling methods, and tools for imaging and illumination systems as well as tolerance analysis
• Experience working without direction and managing virtual teams to bring together an entire system from concept to pre-mass production maturity
• Experience delivering complex systems and bringing products from concept to mass production
• Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment
• Experience with Code V, Zemax, MATLAB, Python or C++ programming
• Experience with programming, software development and production
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• Working knowledge of human visual systems and ophthalmic optics, and familiarity with ophthalmic lens standards
• 10+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
• 10+ years of experience with optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry
• Knowledge of mass production of optical components and systems
• Experience with full design chain: first order layout, design, material selection, opto-mechanical interaction, tolerancing, thermal control, supplier selection, supplier management, test and manufacturing evaluation
• Experience in opto-mechanical design tools such as Ansys, Solidworks, NX
• Experience in non-sequential ray tracing tools such as FRED or LightTools
  
  

Public Compensation

$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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