Job Description

At Meta 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 currently seeking innovative scientists with experience designing, modeling, and prototyping advanced optical systems for near-to-eye display applications. This is a full-time position and requires an advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or similar field, and a strong background in optical systems design and innovation. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in a dynamic cross-functional team.

Optical Scientist, Optical Systems Responsibilities:

• Develop novel concepts and optical system architectures for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs) and sensors
• Engage cross-functionally with researchers and engineers to explore innovative concepts that advance the entire pipeline (hardware, software, integration, infrastructure, and applications), and create compelling future AR/MR experiences
• Evaluate performance of optics and display components and systems
• Implement proof-of-concept hardware prototypes that redefine the state-of-the-art in AR/MR
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in Physics, Optical Sciences, Electric Engineering, or related degree.
• Experience with optics fundamentals including display optics, imaging, illumination, radiometry and colorimetry, physical and geometric optics, and polarization.
• 3+ years of experience in geometrical, physical optics, computational imaging, or micro-optics emphasizing modeling and hardware prototyping.
• 3+ years of experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica).
• 3+ years of experience working with optical device design and prototyping, including hands-on prototyping.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment with minimal direction.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of display optical requirement definition, characterization, and performance optimization.
• Understanding of and experience with thin film coating optics.
• Understanding of sources (lasers and LED’s), spatial light modulators, diffractive optics, and optical materials.
• Experience in one or more optical design tools such as Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or ASAP.
• Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at workshops or conferences (e.g. SID, OSA, IEEE, and SPIE).
• Experience developing prototypes and collaborating in a team environment across a diverse set of disciplines including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, and Optics.
  
  

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