Analyze results, produce comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to diverse cross-functional teams spanning product design, manufacturing, and integrationBS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience Established track record of correlating optical simulations with measured hardware performance in industry or R&D settings Proficiency with one or more optical simulation tools (LightTools, FDTD, RCWA, Zemax, Code V, etc) Hands-on experience in at least two areas: optical design/metrology, display technologies, optical sensors, thin-film processes, or nanofabrication Working knowledge of optical measurement systems including light sources, microscopes, spectrometers, detectors, and free-space optics Statistical data analysis capabilities using tools such as JMP, Matlab, Python, etcMasters or PhD in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience Experience with diffractive optics, waveguide design, or consumer optical product development Successful track record leading engineering builds and managing cross-phase deliverables Experience defining and executing a validation program from conception to conclusion in a fast-paced, dynamic environment High-volume manufacturing or module integration experience Demonstrated ability to link performance issues to root causes and guide cross-functional teams toward solutions through strong analytical and creative thinking Self-driven with excellent project management, meticulous attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Lead end-to-end design validation for next-generation optical display components Own the development and validation of optical simulation capabilities and closing the simulation-measurement feedback loop using real build data Define characterization pipelines, build plans, and data architecture to establish a rigorous design-to-performance validation, ensuring results are systematically captured and translated cross-functionally into actionable insights Define critical performance metrics and develop specifications to guarantee component performance in high-volume manufacturing builds Drive failure mode analysis and root-cause diagnosis across optical components to support build critical issues, ultimately translating the learnings into improved predictive simulation capability.