At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products. This team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products, creating see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. The role involves designing architecture and display sub-systems for wearable glasses, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems. We're seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wearables. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for our wearable devices, develop and analyze components, and drive detailed analysis. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing innovative materials and processes
Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of Wearable optics
Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems
Develop and maintain technical roadmaps
Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity
Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
6+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of full product development cycle of Consumer Electronics
Experience and expertise in these areas: optical design software, geometrical optics, wave optics, and polarization optics, optical materials, coatings, manufacturing processes, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, display optics, optical sensing, optical system integration and testing
Technical leadership, communication, and project management skills
Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
In-depth knowledge of electromagnetic modeling techniques, such as the finite element method (FEM), finite-difference time-domain (FDTD), and rigorous coupled-wave analysis (RCWA)
Experience working with optical design software such as Meep, Lumerical, LightTools, Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar
Experience in building predictive optical models, validating designs and models with metrology data, and closing the loop between simulations and measurements
Experience using scripting languages and data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB
Experience working with external vendors to deliver custom optical components, modules, or systems, involving challenging optical requirements to drive innovative fabrication process development, and new opto-mechanical integration and metrology techniques
Process development and failure analysis experience for optical components and modules such as cameras, sensors, or illumination/projector systems
Experience in developing optical modules or systems in highly multidisciplinary environments, including setting specifications, determining test methods, and overall module and system integration

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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