Optical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

DigiLens is looking for an Optical Engineer to join our engineering team to support both R&D development and New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering activities. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers on core waveguide development, holographic waveguide fabrication, and testing of our next-generation augmented reality waveguides. In addition to mastering many aspects of holographic and digital optics, there will be the potential to advance your career in a vibrant, fast-growing company with room for employees to grow.

 

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Build, align, optimize, and debug DigiLens’ waveguide holographic exposure tools for R&D and NPI engineering activities.
• Perform “hands-on” building, testing, and evaluating of optical breadboard apparatuses to characterize / test / validate optical performance of DigiLens waveguides, or related optical hardware.
• Work individually, or with DigiLens team members, to conduct optical engineering activities to support the design and development of DigiLens waveguide optical devices and/or other business needs, as directed.
• Write, maintain, and follow process documentation as needed.
• Generate clear technical summary reports related to activities, including descriptions, measurement and data extrapolation summaries, to support design, product and process development as needed.
• Maintain a lab notebook to document and record development activities, including hardware performance, test results, design developments, fabrication instructions, design/process/procedure corrections or improvements, and inventions.
• Work within cross-functional discipline teams to make DigiLens design concepts a physical reality.

 

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of industry experience.
• Experienced with setup, use, and alignment of optical components and related test equipment.
• Experience with Zemax or similar optical design software.
• Strong verbal and written communicator to enable effective problem-solving.
• A natural team player with excellent cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Passionate about optical engineering and AR.
• High energy and drive to work in a startup environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Strong background in optical test equipment.
• Experience with micro display technologies.
• Familiar with Python, Matlab, Jump, or similar environments.
• Familiarity/experience with mechanical CAD, 3D printing.

 

\nCompany Description

DigiLens is a leader in holographic waveguides used for augmented extended reality (XR) and other displays. The company has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that delivers best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military industries.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Company Description

DigiLens is a leader in holographic waveguides used for augmented extended reality (XR) and other displays. The company has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that delivers best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military industries.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.