Optical Design Engineer Mountain View - CA - California

Mountain View, CA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
12 Months
On-site
$56 - $59/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Optical system modeling
  • Straylight simulation
  • Zemax
  • Python

Summary

Responsibilities-

Conduct advanced optical system modeling and simulation.

Non-sequential straylight simulation and analysis

Drive the optical design and architecture of cutting-edge near-eye displays.

Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Design teams to define specifications, manage tolerances, and ensure successful integration of simulated designs into mass-manufacturable hardware.

Develop, maintain, and execute complex optical models using industry-standard software and internal Python-based tools for analysis and visualization.

Minimum Qualifications-

Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, AudioDSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.

4 years of experience in optical design and simulation for consumer electronics.

Experience in optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Lighttools, CodeV).

Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with executive cross-functional engineering teams to deliver objectives and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications-

Master s or PhD degree in Optical Mechanical engineering or a relevant technical field.

Specialized experience in Augmented Reality (AR) design and bringing AR hardware to market.

Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.

Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.

Track record of successfully navigating ambiguity-driven design challenges in a fast-paced product development environment.

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  • Dice Id: 90911958
  • Position Id: 41444
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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