Senior Optical Test & Calibration Engineer, ARVR Displays

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR) creates immersive intuitive and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools we are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness enhanced training experiences and operational superiority. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of whats possible with our EagleEye system and are shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation.

ABOUT THE JOB

Come join one of the strongest performing mixed reality teams in the industry dedicated to revolutionizing experiences for the warfighter. You will help develop and optimize advanced display test and calibration processes and station architectures to enable top of the line display system development and manufacture. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills as you contribute to national defense initiatives while pushing the boundaries of mixed reality.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead the integration and test for novel optical test stations with a focus on near-to-eye displays
• Work with optical suppliers to procure optical elements including regular status updates technical oversight acceptance test verification and anomaly resolutions
• Develop and bring up display test stations from requirements and equipment specification through vendor build installation and qualification at the contract manufacturer
• Generate alignment plans and procedures for optical test equipment
• Manage integration and test vendors to successfully scale production of complex display assemblies.
• Develop and review test setups procedures and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
• Qualify measurement capability through Gauge R&R MSA and measurement uncertainty analysis and set defensible test limits against product specifications
• Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
• Interface with test and evaluation teams to qualify optical performance through lab and field testing.
• Support NPI builds on site and provide rapid-response test support during ramp

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Optical Engineering related field or equivalent experience
• 6-9 years of post-graduate experience with delivering production-ready optical test stations to a supplier factory
• Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to test equipment vendors and contract manufacturer sites up to 25%
• Knowledge of how electro-optical systems are designed specified developed manufactured and tested
• Working knowledge of display and imaging metrics: luminance chromaticity and white point uniformity contrast MTF or SFR distortion etc
• Demonstrated experience in the integration test and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Experience working with international suppliers of optical or display products
• Experience in prototype and production development including testing and demonstration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in Optical Science or Optical Engineering
• Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
• Statistical fluency with Gauge R&R MSA SPC Cp and Cpk DOE and measurement uncertainty analysis
• Experience with the design analysis and development of diffraction limited imaging systems in dynamic environments
• Experience with optical tolerancing athermalization evaluation lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
• Knowledge of common materials used in optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded polished diamond turned) as well as micro structures

US Salary Range

$176000 - $215000 USD

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