Optical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description Title: Optical Design Engineer Location : Mountain View, CA Duration: Fulltime only

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in optical design and simulation for consumer electronics.
• Experience in optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Lighttools, CodeV).
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with executive cross-functional engineering teams to deliver objectives and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Optical / Mechanical engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Specialized experience in Augmented Reality (AR) design and bringing AR hardware to market.
• Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
• Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.
• Track record of successfully navigating ambiguity-driven design challenges in a fast-paced product development environment.

Job Description:

• Conduct advanced optical system modeling and simulation.
• Non-sequential straylight simulation and analysis
• Drive the optical design and architecture of cutting-edge near-eye displays.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Design teams to define specifications, manage tolerances, and ensure successful integration of simulated designs into mass-manufacturable hardware.
• Develop, maintain, and execute complex optical models using industry-standard software and internal Python-based tools for analysis and visualization.
• Specialized experience in Augmented Reality (AR) design and bringing AR hardware to market.

Tools: Experience in optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Lighttools, CodeV ).