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    Optical Engineer - Redmond, United States - Meta Platforms, Inc.

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    At Meta's Reality Labs Research, our goal is to make world-class consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that makes VR and AR pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world.

    We are looking for a candidate to join a growing Optical and Mechanical Systems Team as an Optical Engineer to help unlock future AR/VR display technologies.

    As part of the Hardware Research organization at Reality Labs, you will be responsible for leading the generation of new optical system concepts, designing prototypes, and characterization of optical performance for research projects.

    You will have the opportunity to be part of a team composed of some of the best engineers, scientists and leaders defining the field of AR/VR.

    Optical Engineer Responsibilities


    • Conceptualize and lead the design of new prototype optical systems and components such as: projectors, illumination sources, imaging systems, interferometry systems, laser systems, and physical optics.
    Design custom lenses and optical subsystems with ray tracing software, including lens elements, multi-lens systems, and other optical components.

    Establish optical engineering specifications, including key performance metrics, optical manufacturing tolerances, and test requirements for optical subsystems and components.

    Lead development of custom metrology and measurement systems.

    Drive collaboration and resources with internal cross functional teams and external industry partne

    Minimum Qualifications


    • BS in Engineering, Physics, Optics or equivalent work experience.
    9+ years of experience in designing optical systems and components

    Experience using optical design software such as Zemax or Code V.

    Experience working in a lab environment with optical systems and lasers.

    Experience with hands-on assembly, alignment, integration, and testing of optical components and optical systems.

    Experience in optical tolerance analysis, including mechanical positional tolerances and defining lens manufacturing tolerances.

    Preferred Qualifications


    • Proficiency with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED etc
    Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in the field of Optical Engineering, Physics, or related degree.

    Experience with design/assembly of small form-factor imaging systems.

    Experience designing lenses for diamond turning and molding

    Experience using scripting languages and data analysis tools such MATLAB, and Python.

    Experience designing freeform optical surfaces.

    Experience designing optical systems incorporating diffractive optical elements and building measurement systems to characterize diffractive optical elements.

    Experience with polarization optics, films and coatings

    Experience collaborating with internal and external vendors for optic fabrication including knowledge of ISO 10110 standard

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    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.


    Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

    If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

    In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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