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Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer

SGS ConsultingRedmond, WA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary

  • We are looking for an Optical Engineer with passion for new technology development to join our team, whose mission is to deliver beyond state-of-the-art Waveguide Technologies for consumer near to eye displays at our research and development facilities.
  • We are looking for a candidate with experience in novel optical device design and metrology either as part of their PhD or industry experience.

Optical Engineer Design Validation Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with technical leadership team, technical program managers and other research scientists and engineers to devise and execute on design validation of novel optical devices towards program priorities.
  • Design, build and validate novel optical metrology systems towards supporting design validation activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, productization and system engineering teams to lead and support activity on research prototypes and scale up including pilot scale ramp and technology transfer to contract manufacturer.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD degree in the field of Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics.
  • Experience in diffractive optics design, free-space optics, optical alignment or optomechanics.
  • Years of experience with scientific programming languages such as LabView, MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, or similar.
  • Years of experience in statistical data analysis.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in electromagnetic modeling and analysis of nanoscale structures, metastructures, anisotropic materials, films, or holographic elements, using algorithms such as RCWA or FDTD.
  • Experience in optical metrology tools such as interferometry, image quality testing, and polarization test.
  • Experience in LabView programming.
  • Experience in one or more optical design tools such as VirtualLab, CodeV, Zemax, Light Tools or FRED.
  • Experience in hardware prototyping (e.g., bench prototyping, basic electronics, and software system integration).

    • Must-Have Skills

  • Expertise in diffractive optics, free-space optics, optical alignment, or optomechanics.
  • Proficiency with scientific programming languages (LabView, MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, etc.).
  • Experience in statistical data analysis.
  • PhD degree in the field of Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics.

    • Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Electromagnetic modeling and analysis of nanoscale / metastructures (RCWA, FDTD algorithms).
  • Hands-on experience with optical metrology tools (interferometry, image quality, polarization testing).
  • Proficiency in optical design software (VirtualLab, Code V, Zemax, Light Tools, FRED).

    • Minimum Years of Experience : 05 - 07 Years

    Degrees / Certifications Required : PhD degree in the field of Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics.

    Interview : Format : 1 round, panel interview with 2–3 interviewers | Duration : 1 hour | Focus : Q&A covering diffractive optics, hands-on experimental experience, and discussion of the candidate's PhD work.

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