Optical Engineer - Onsite

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Optical Engineer for an Onsite position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Redmond, WA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

The main function of this role is to develop new concepts and technologies for next-generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs), projectors, cameras, and sensors. This includes integrated optics, structured light, depth sensing, polarization optics, and optical system design.

Responsibilities

Work with a small team of optical scientists in developing imaging systems for AR and VR applications

Model and prototype critical technologies to drive system performance and validation

Research and develop emerging concepts in imaging systems and optical systems in support of NEDs

Support the evaluation and characterization of optical components and system integrations

Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences

Drive supplier choice, interaction, and management in order to deliver prototypes in support of concept demonstrations

Establish specifications for display and imaging systems to ensure a successful product

Requirements

Experience designing, fabricating, and testing photonic integrated circuits (PIC), either through a focused PhD or 3-5 years of hands-on industry experience

Advanced degree in the field of Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field or equivalent experience

Experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems

Experience with one or more of the following optics technologies: illumination, radiometry/photometry, stray light analysis, physical optics, or imaging

Experience with laboratory work setting up optical systems and experience with methods and tools for fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as microstructures

Experience with designing optical tools and methods such as FRED, ASAP, LightTools, or Zemax

Ability to work with minimal direction and managing a project independently from start to finish

Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment

Experience in radiometric calibration, signal-to-noise measurement, and modeling of imaging systems

Experience defining system performance and component specifications

Experience measuring and modeling optical scatter

Pay range: Up to $79.47 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.