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Meta · 2 weeks ago

Optical Device Modeling Engineer

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$139K/yr - $200K/yr

6+ years exp

Meta is a technology company focused on building immersive experiences that help people connect and grow businesses. They are seeking an experienced Optical Device Modeling Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative optical solutions for wearable devices, contributing to the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing innovative materials and processes

Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of Wearable optics

Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems

Develop and maintain technical roadmaps

Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity

Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors

Qualification

Optical design softwareOptical system integrationOptical materialsCoatingsElectromagnetic modeling techniquesData analysis toolsProject management skillsAnalytical skillsTechnical leadershipProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

6+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of full product development cycle of Consumer Electronics

Experience and expertise in these areas: optical design software, geometrical optics, wave optics, and polarization optics, optical materials, coatings, manufacturing processes, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, display optics, optical sensing, optical system integration and testing

Technical leadership, communication, and project management skills

Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Preferred

Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

In-depth knowledge of electromagnetic modeling techniques, such as the finite element method (FEM), finite-difference time-domain (FDTD), and rigorous coupled-wave analysis (RCWA)

Experience working with optical design software such as Meep, Lumerical, LightTools, Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar

Experience in building predictive optical models, validating designs and models with metrology data, and closing the loop between simulations and measurements

Experience using scripting languages and data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB

Experience working with external vendors to deliver custom optical components, modules, or systems, involving challenging optical requirements to drive innovative fabrication process development, and new opto-mechanical integration and metrology techniques

Process development and failure analysis experience for optical components and modules such as cameras, sensors, or illumination/projector systems

Experience in developing optical modules or systems in highly multidisciplinary environments, including setting specifications, determining test methods, and overall module and system integration