Optical Engineer

1 Month ago • 5-10 Years • Systems Design • $139,000 PA - $200,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Meta's Reality Labs seeks an experienced Optical Engineer to design and develop AR display and imaging systems. Responsibilities include exploring novel AR optical system architectures, analyzing system components, performing detailed system-level analysis (optical modeling, tolerancing, size/weight/power estimation), collaborating with vendors and the production team for productization, contributing to design releases and documentation, and collaborating with internal research teams. The role demands a blend of high-level thinking and meticulous detail, maturing architectures and designs from concept to pre-mass production. This involves working independently and managing virtual teams to integrate the entire system.
Must have:
  • Masters degree in Optics or related field
  • 5+ years experience in optical system R&D
  • Experience with optical design, modeling, and tolerancing
  • Experience maturing optical systems for production
  • Proficiency in Code V, Zemax, MATLAB, Python, or C++
Good to have:
  • PhD in Optical Sciences or related field
  • Knowledge of human visual systems and ophthalmic optics
  • Experience with opto-mechanical design tools (Ansys, Solidworks, NX)
  • Experience with non-sequential ray tracing tools (FRED or LightTools)
  • 10+ years experience in optics R&D and product development
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

We're seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AR display and imaging systems. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for AR optical systems, develop and analyze system components, and drive detailed system-level analysis. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you are will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.
Optical Engineer Responsibilities
  • Explore architectures and design spaces for AR optical systems through design and prototyping using novel and conventional techniques and components
  • Develop and analyze system and subsystem components that are specified to meet the needs of advanced AR products
  • Perform detailed system level analysis such as optical modeling, tolerancing, and estimating size, weight, and power to predict system performance
  • Work closely with external vendors and the internal mass production team, to drive mature optical systems towards productization
  • Contribute to the process of design releases, prototyping and creation of RFQ, ERS documentation
  • Collaborate with internal research teams for adoption of mature technologies
Minimum Qualifications
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field
  • 5+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
  • 5+ years of experience with optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry
  • Experience maturing optical systems from proof-of-concept to early low volume prototypes or taking your own design into production
  • Knowledge of optical design, modeling methods, and tools for imaging and illumination systems as well as tolerance analysis
  • Experience working without direction and managing virtual teams to bring together an entire system from concept to pre-mass production maturity
  • Experience delivering complex systems and bringing products from concept to mass production
  • Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment
  • Experience with Code V, Zemax, MATLAB, Python or C++ programming
  • Experience with programming, software development and production
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a similar field
  • Working knowledge of human visual systems and ophthalmic optics, and familiarity with ophthalmic lens standards
  • 10+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems
  • 10+ years of experience with optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry
  • Knowledge of mass production of optical components and systems
  • Experience with full design chain: first order layout, design, material selection, opto-mechanical interaction, tolerancing, thermal control, supplier selection, supplier management, test and manufacturing evaluation
  • Experience in opto-mechanical design tools such as Ansys, Solidworks, NX
  • Experience in non-sequential ray tracing tools such as FRED or LightTools
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about at Meta.


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