Staff Optical Design Engineer

Staff Optical Design Engineer

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.

As a Staff Optical Design Engineer, you will work with an experienced cross-functional team to develop and optimize innovative leading edge 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. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the optical design and realization of complex optical modules.

This role is based on our Boulder, CO office and will require you to come into our office regularly. Relocation assistance offered.

Optical design of projection, illumination systems and testing equipment for Augmented Reality devices

System simulations including stray light, tolerancing, Monte Carlo simulation, physical optical simulation and others

Development of optical assembly and alignment strategies

Manufacturing support (including supplier qualification, prototype qualification, NPI and production support)

Collaborate with internal / external stakeholders to bridge communication gaps, clarify requirements, identify risks, and support transparent exchange of data.

8+ 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 Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience

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, Code V, 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, Python, C++ / C#)

Excellent creative / analytical & critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Experience in working with international, cross-functional teams

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience in working with electro-optical components

Experience in the design of optical systems intended for use with the human visual system

Experience in the design of illumination optics

Basic knowledge of designing optical systems with diffractive or nano-structured surfaces

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.

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