Optical Engineer III

• Location: Redmond, Washington
• Type: Contract
• Job #105886

Job Title: Optical Engineer III
Location: Redmond, Washington
Contract: 1 year with a possibility for extension
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate: 75-80 per hour

Summary:
The main function of a optical Engineer is to develop new concepts and technologies for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs), projectors, cameras and sensors including integrated optics, structured light, depth sensing, polarization optics, and optical system design

Job Responsibilities:
Work with a small team of optical scientists in developing imaging systems for AR and VR applications
Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation
Research and develop emerging concepts in imaging systems and optical systems in support of NEDs
Support the evaluation and characterization of optical components and system integrations
Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences
Drive supplier choice, interaction, and management in order to deliver prototypes in support of concept demonstrations
Establish specifications for display and imaging systems to ensure a successful product

Skills:
Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies: illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging
Experience with laboratory work setting up optical systems and experience with methods and tools for fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as microstructures
Designing optical tools and methods such as FRED, ASAP, LightTools, or Zemax
Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish
Working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment
Experience in radiometric calibration, signal-to-noise measurement, and modeling of imaging systems
Experience defining system performance and component specifications
Experience measuring and modeling optical scatter

Education/Experience:
Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience

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