Senior Optics Engineer - AR Headset Systems

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Billerica (MA); Hybride; USD 146 151 - 186 748; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Yearly incentive compensation plan

Medical insurance for self and family

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid wellness and leave

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking a Principal Optics Engineer to advance AR/MR head-mounted displays, waveguides, and related optics technology.

Lead technical programs, define requirements, coordinate with vendors and customers, and mentor engineers while traveling as needed. A strong background in physics and math supports design evaluation and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technology field; master’s or PhD preferred.
• 8+ years’ hands-on engineering experience; at least 6 in Optics.
• Experience with motion-tracking integration into AR devices.
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Effective communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsabilités

• Understand AR HMD marketspace and customer needs.
• Develop and maintain a network of vendor and customer contacts.
• Attend conferences and symposia as a subject-matter expert.
• Design and develop optical components of head-mounted displays (waveguides, projectors).
• Test and analyze optical component performance in lab.
• Provide technical support on proposals and customer interactions.
• Interact with customers and vendors at a technical level.
• Lead vendor management and project milestones.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Connaissances

Optics

Motion tracking

Engineering leadership

SDLC

Communication

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent

Master's or PhD preferred

Description du poste

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking a Principal Optics Engineer to advance AR/MR head-mounted displays, waveguides, and related optics technology.

Lead technical programs, define requirements, coordinate with vendors and customers, and mentor engineers while traveling as needed. A strong background in physics and math supports design evaluation and performance improvements.