Principal Optical Design Engineer

Job Title: Principal Optical Design Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA 95134
Duration: 12 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Pay Range: $70 - $132/hr. on W2.
 
Company Overview:
Client Electronics is a recognized global leader in semiconductor and display materials that is expanding into AI-enabled SmartGlasses (SG) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices. We are committed to advancing technology through innovative materials that enhance device performance. As an Optical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Silicon Valley initiative focusing on waveguide design optimization and performance validation. Your expertise will contribute to our understanding of AR/VR technology and how our products can elevate the performance of next-generation devices.
 
Tasks:

• Design and develop Polarization Volume Hologram (PVH) waveguides, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of waveguide key performance indicators (KPIs) to maximize performance while navigating relevant trade-offs.
• Create optical designs that effectively balance device performance with user experience, ensuring optimal functionality in AR applications.
• Analyze the impact of material changes, processes, and architectural modifications on the overall performance of waveguides.
• Drive a closed-loop optical data analysis process to iteratively align our optical models with experimental outcomes, enhancing design accuracy and reliability.
• Work with the computational team to update and optimize design capabilities and workflows.
• Work directly with metrology and integration to understand the fundamentals of device performance.

 
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bs. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive industry experience working on the design of AR technology-related products (4 or more years). Fundamental understanding of diffractive waveguide technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience modeling the optical response of augmented reality devices by using RCWA, FDTD, ray-tracing, and related formalisms. Experience with some of the commercial packages (VirtualLab, Zemax, LightTools, Code V, Lumerical, etc.) and self-written code in relevant languages (Python, Matlab, etc.).
• A clear understanding of AR technology and how materials and architectures influence KPIs and user experience.
• A clear understanding of the optical characterization methods used in AR/VR components metrology.
• A clear understanding of color & perceptual science as related to luminance, uniformity, and artifacts.
• Willingness to push the boundaries of current approaches and to innovate in the field of AR device modeling.
• Experience working with liquid crystal-based optics.
• Fundamental understanding of AR display system architectures.
• Excellent communication skills.

 
What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaboration with a team of experts dedicated to advancing AR materials and applications.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

 
Join Us:
If you are passionate about optical design and eager to contribute to the future of AR technology, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to redefine device performance.