Visionary Optical Design Expert for AR/VR Advancements

7 days ago


San Jose, California, United States 2152 Intermolecular Full time

Discover the Future with 2152 Intermolecular

Ambitious innovators, unite We're EMD Electronics, a trailblazer in the electronics industry. Our mission is to push the boundaries of science and technology to enrich people's lives. Join us as we explore new frontiers in Augmented and Virtual Reality Devices.

Your Role: AR Principal Optical Design Engineer

In this pivotal position, you'll play a central role in helping us deepen our understanding of AR technology and define scale-up paths for products using our materials and processes. You'll collaborate with our Silicon Valley team to develop new materials impacting next-generation AR/VR products.

  • You will design Polarization Volume Hologram (PVH) waveguides, leveraging your expertise to optimize their performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze how changes in materials, process, and architecture impact overall performance.
  • Analyze grating and combiner level metrology to fine-tune waveguide performance.
Who You Are:

We're seeking a visionary with a PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Your extensive industry experience (4+ years) working on AR/VR technology-related products is essential. Ideal candidates have modeled optical responses using RCWA, FDTD, ray-tracing, and commercial packages like VirtualLab, Zemax, or Lumerical.

To succeed, you must have a deep understanding of AR/VR technology, materials, and architectures influencing key performance indicators and user experience. Excellent communication skills are crucial for collaborating with global teams.

What We Offer:

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone thrives. As a part of our diverse team, you'll have access to opportunities for growth and development. Together, let's build a culture that empowers human progress.

Average salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.



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