Principal Optical Design Engineer

Overview

On Site
$110 - $120
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Optical Design Engineer
AR display system
VirtualLab
Zemax

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Principal Optical Design Engineer for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Principal Optical Design Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $110/hr to $120/hr on W2 (All inclusive)

Type of Hire: Contract

Contract Duration:10+ Months

Job Summary

Design and develop Polarization Volume Hologram (PVH) waveguides, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of waveguide key performance indicators (KPIs) to maximize performance while navigating relevant trade-offs.

Create optical designs that effectively balance device performance with user experience, ensuring optimal functionality in AR applications.

Analyze the impact of material changes, processes, and architectural modifications on the overall performance of waveguides.

Drive a closed-loop optical data analysis process to iteratively align our optical models with experimental outcomes, enhancing design accuracy and reliability.

Work with the computational team to update and optimize design capabilities and workflows.

Work directly with metrology and integration to understand the fundamental of device performance.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bs. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Extensive industry experience working on the design of AR technology-related products (4 or more years). Fundamental understanding of diffractive waveguide technology.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience modeling the optical response of augmented reality devices by using RCWA, FDTD, ray-tracing, and related formalisms. Experience with some of the commercial packages (VirtualLab, Zemax, LightTools, Code V, Lumerical, etc.) and self-written code in relevant languages (Python, Matlab, etc.).

A clear understanding of AR technology and how materials and architectures influence KPIs and user experience.

A clear understanding of the optical characterization methods used in AR/VR components metrology.

A clear understanding of color & perceptual science as related to luminance, uniformity, and artifacts.

Willingness to push the boundaries of current approaches and to innovate in the field of AR device modeling.

Experience working with liquid crystal-based optics.

Fundamental understanding of AR display system architectures.

Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Collaboration with a team of experts dedicated to advancing AR materials and applications.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.

Some of our recent awards include

2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America

2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area

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