Position: Optical Engineer II
Location: Redmond, Washington
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 176650
Job Overview: The Optical Engineer II will play a critical role in developing new concepts and technologies for next-generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs), projectors, cameras, and sensors. This includes work in integrated optics, structured light, depth sensing, polarization optics, and optical system design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a team of optical scientists to drive innovation in imaging systems for AR and VR applications.
Responsibilities: - Collaborate with a small team of optical scientists to develop imaging systems for AR and VR applications.
- Model and prototype critical technologies to enhance system performance and validation.
- Research and develop emerging concepts in imaging and optical systems to support NEDs.
- Evaluate and characterize optical components and system integrations.
- Work with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development for compelling user experiences.
Qualifications: - Advanced degree in Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent experience. (Masters/PhD preferred).
- Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems.
- Hands-on experimental skills in optics laboratory environments, including experience with technologies such as interferometry, microscopy, illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, and physical optics.
- Expertise in material knowledge and process engineering, including vacuum-assisted casting, conformal coating on non-planar/curved substrates, and photopolymer processing.
- Experience in radiometric calibration, measuring signal-to-noise, optical scattering, and modeling of imaging systems.
- Proficiency in optical simulation tools such as LightTools, Zemax, or programming languages like Python or Matlab.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage projects from start to finish.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team environment.
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Pay Range: $70-$73/hr
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