Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

About the position

As a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Magic Leap, you will play a crucial role in defining architectural concepts for future augmented reality products and subsystems. This position involves leading cross-functional teams to translate optical and perception requirements into physical hardware design proposals, optimizing size, weight, power, and performance for compact imaging and display systems. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality, immersive experiences for customers while meeting business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert (SME) within the PD organization on optics and optomechanical matters.
• Design optomechanical components and subsystems within the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Collaborate with the Optics, Display, Sensors, NPI, and other OptoMechanical engineers to optimize designs, assembly, and manufacturing of head-worn devices.
• Develop a deep understanding of the optical and sensor KPIs and how they relate to the display product user experience.
• Translate requirements into mechanical systems that satisfy all KPIs in the end-to-end system.
• Provide and negotiate guidance on tolerancing, material choices, testing methodologies, and fabrication.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in design and development of optical products, preferably consumer products.
• Master's Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field.
• Capable of developing concepts for fixtures, calibration equipment, or production components using 3D CAD (ie CREO) which meet the product requirements.
• Knowledge of color science, colorimetry, image quality metrics (camera and display), and algorithms for digital image processing.
• Experience with commercial optical design software tools (eg Zemax).
• Working knowledge of statistical processing software such as JMP.
• Opto-Mechanical design (Solidworks, Fusion 360 etc.) and 3D printing experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of optical and mechanical test and metrology systems preferred.
• Experience in AR, VR optics & imaging.
• Knowledge of Windchill, FMEA preferred.
• Knowledge of precision machining, fast tool servo (FTS), high-speed milling and multi-axis diamond machining preferred.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Equity
• Fully comprehensive benefits package