Senior Optical Engineer

A new paradigm of computing

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.

The opportunity 

As a Senior Optical Engineer on Magic Leap's Hardware Engineering team, you will work with an experienced cross-functional team to develop and manufacture innovative leading edge optical components for AR/MR devices. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the interdisciplinary areas of optical metrology and testing, device fabrication, display technologies, image processing, and color sciences.

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

What you’ll do 

• Perform characterization tests and contribute to development of new test metrics, test stations for prototype components and subsystems that measure image quality, radiometric, and colorimetric quantities to assess performance of augmented reality display systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams within Magic Leap to understand the key design parameters of their specific technology and how to properly evaluate them.
• Assist in automation of image capture and processing for improved efficiency and repeatability.
• Evaluate components and subsystem test results using image processing algorithms to quantify performance versus established metrics.

The experience you bring

• 5+ years’ experience in optical metrology methods and instrumentation including camera and imaging systems.
• BS degree in Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field.
• Hand’s on background in test automation and creating custom optical test or alignment systems preferably with equipment APIs and automation.
• Experience in a laboratory setting working with optical testing equipment. This includes being able to design and run experiments yourself and analyzing the results to come to a meaningful conclusion.
• Image processing and computer vision experience within the context of assessing display image quality and feature detection.
• Demonstrated critical analysis and problem-solving skills - analyzing and troubleshooting new optical metrology tools, running repeatability tests, and reporting summarized results using appropriate statistical analyses.

It’s exciting if you also have

• MS degree in Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field.
• Image processing and computer vision experience within the context of assessing display image quality, optomechanical experience creating fixtures for test systems.
• Knowledge of color science and colorimetry.
• Experience working in the AR/VR industry.

Additional Information

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

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing [email protected]. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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