Title: Optical Engineer II
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 9 months

Description:

• The main function of a optical Engineer is to develop new concepts and technologies for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs), projectors, cameras and sensors including integrated optics, structured light, depth sensing, polarization optics, and optical system design

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with a small team of optical scientists in developing imaging systems for AR and VR applications
• Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation
• Research and develop emerging concepts in imaging systems and optical systems in support of NEDs
• Support the evaluation and characterization of optical components and system integrations
• Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences

Skills:

• Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
• Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies with hands-on experimental skills in optics laboratory environment: interferometry, microscopy, illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics
• Expertise in one or more of following material knowledge and process engineering: vacuum-assisted casting, conformal coating on non-planar/curved substrates, photopolymer processing
• Experience in radiometric calibration, measuring signal-to-noise, optical scattering, and modeling of imaging systems\
• Proficiency in optical simulation tools such as LightTools, Zemax, or programming languages such as Python or Matlab
• Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish
• Working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment

Education/Experience:

• Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 63.50/hr.