Staff Optical Engineer - Boulder, United States - Magic Leap

Magic Leap Boulder, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings.

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The Opportunity

The Product Development and Engineering roles are core of Magic Leap's revolutionary AR capabilities. These highly collaborative teams are responsible for our organization's engineering and technical operations, performing cutting-edge and complex scientific research and development that is 'defined as we build' to create new AR products, features, and marketplaces. Activities include undertaking research, design, development, and implementation activities to improve Magic Leap's AR products and services; designing, constructing, testing, and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met in production processes; interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications; and collaborating across all Magic Leap teams to ensure our AR product and features provide a high-quality, immersive experience, meeting and exceeding our customer's needs and our business objectives.

As a Staff Optical Design Engineer, you will formulate processes that facilitate the testing and optimization of optical components and systems that enable the projection of virtual images in augmented reality (AR) devices. Apply advanced knowledge of optical systems and test methods to design and develop new innovative optical system components. Drive a collaborative environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the interdisciplinary areas of optical design and testing, display technologies, and image processing.

This position is based at our site in Boulder, CO.

What you'll do

Optical design of projection, illumination systems and testing equipment for Augmented Reality devices.
System simulations including stray light, tolerancing, Monte Carlo, physical optical simulation and others.
Development of optical assembly and alignment strategies.
Manufacturing support (including supplier qualification, prototype qualification, NPI and production support).

The experience you bring

7+ years' experience in optical design with a strong background in aberration theory, image quality, optimization, tolerancing, design for manufacture and optical simulations.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
Emphasis and proven experience on shepherding devices through iterative stages of concept, design/modeling, design for manufacture / design to cost, manufacturing support and field assessment.
Proficiency in commercial optical design software tools (e.g. Zemax, CodeV, Lighttools).
Working knowledge of optical metrology methods and instrumentation.
Experience in the establishment and documentation of test requirements of optical systems and components.
Experience in one or more scientific computer languages (e.g. Matlab, C++/C#, Python).
Excellent creative/analytical & critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience in working with international, cross-functional teams.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

It's exciting if you also have

Master's or PhD in engineering or related field.
Basic knowledge of designing optical systems with diffractive or nano-structured surfaces
Basic knowledge of illumination design

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing . Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. In addition to salary, Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus, equity, and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

US Base Salary Range

$122,300-$163,100 USD

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