Optical Engineer II

Spectraforce Technologies Inc.

Redmond, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Calibration, Casting, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, MATLAB, Microscopy, Optical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, Physics, Polarization, Process Engineering, Product Development, Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research & Development (R&D), Simulation, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Team Player
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
16 days ago

Title: Optical Engineer IILocation: Redmond, WA


Duration: 9 monthsDescription:

  • 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

Skills:

  • Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
  • Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies with hands-on experimental skills in optics laboratory environment: interferometry, microscopy, illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics
  • Expertise in one or more of following material knowledge and process engineering: vacuum-assisted casting, conformal coating on non-planar/curved substrates, 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 such as Python or Matlab
  • 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

Education/Experience:

  • Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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