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Optical Device Modeling Engineer
- Meta (Sunnyvale, CA)
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Summary:
At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products. This team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products, creating see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. The role involves designing architecture and display sub-systems for wearable glasses, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems.We're seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wearables. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for our wearable devices, develop and analyze components, and drive detailed analysis. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.
Required Skills:
Optical Device Modeling Engineer Responsibilities:
1. Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing innovative materials and processes
2. Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of Wearable optics
3. Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems
4. Develop and maintain technical roadmaps
5. Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps
6. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity
7. Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
8. Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
9. 6+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of full product development cycle of Consumer Electronics
10. 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
11. Technical leadership, communication, and project management skills
12. Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
13. Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
14. 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)
15. Experience working with optical design software such as Meep, Lumerical, LightTools, Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar
16. Experience in building predictive optical models, validating designs and models with metrology data, and closing the loop between simulations and measurements
17. Experience using scripting languages and data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB
18. 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
19. Process development and failure analysis experience for optical components and modules such as cameras, sensors, or illumination/projector systems
20. Experience in developing optical modules or systems in highly multidisciplinary environments, including setting specifications, determining test methods, and overall module and system integration
Public Compensation:
$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
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