Optical Engineer - Imaging Optics

AECOM; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Optical Engineer specialized in Imaging Optics to join their team in Redmond. This role involves the design and development of cutting-edge optics for augmented and virtual reality systems. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctorate and extensive experience with imaging technologies and optical design software. At AECOM, you'll collaborate with industry partners and internal teams to drive innovation in optical hardware.

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of experience in related field.
• Experience with imaging optics for photographic and computer vision applications.
• Practical knowledge in theoretical analysis using MATLAB and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement imaging optics for AR/VR hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for optics specifications.
• Develop optical components and systems including displays.

Skills

Imaging optics

Optical design software

Image quality evaluation

MATLAB

Python

Education

Doctorate in Optical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LightTools

FRED

ASAP

Job description

**Summary:**

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

**Required Skills:**

Optical Engineer - Imaging Optics Responsibilities:

1. Drive design, development and implementation of imaging optics, and change the landscape of capabilities of AR/VR hardware.

2. Work closely with external hardware industry partners to identify, define, develop, test, and deploy state-of-the-art optics for imaging systems.

3. Work closely with internal camera and sensor, electrical engineering, and product design teams to develop imaging optics specifications, perform in-depth performance analysis and debug component and system level issues.

4. Apply knowledge of optics, hardware, applications, and programming to conduct research into fundamental computer and information science to develop the next generation near to eye display and imaging 3-Dtechnologies, hardware, and systems.

5. Employ their expertise in imaging, radiometry and photometry, unphysical and geometric optics to analyze optical problems with the goal of developing and designing solutions to hardware, middleware, and applications.

6. Responsible for developing advanced optical components and systems including imaging and display systems using spatial light modulators, diffractive optics, optical materials, and thin-films optics.

7. Responsible for modeling and prototyping of critical technologies to drive system performance and to validate achievable visual experience.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

8. Requires a Doctorate in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 4 years of experience in job offered or in a related occupation. Foreign degree equivalent accepted.

9. Requires 48 months of experience involving the following:

10. 1. Imaging optics for both photographic and computer vision applications

11. 2. Both sequential and non-sequential optical design software (e.g. Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED and/or ASAP)

12. 3. Image quality evaluation, imaging sensor operation and characterization, stray light modeling and analysis, camera module or lens testing and characterization, imaging and illumination optics design and manufacturing

13. 4. Theoretical analysis using MATLAB, Python or similar programs

14. 5. Statistical analysis using MATLAB

**Public Compensation:**

$212,383/year to $231,110/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.

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