Optical Engineer

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 consistently switching between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.

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
• 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

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
• 2+ 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 prototype or production
• Knowledge of optical design, modeling methods, and tools for imaging and illumination systems as well as tolerance analysis
• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits