Optical Engineer – Posh Technologies – Redmond, WA

Location Redmond, WA

Duration: Long Term, 12-18 months

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Simulation and designing of optical components using both sequential and non-sequential ray optics, scalar wave optics, and electromagnetic theory
• Statistical Tolerancing and robust design for photonics components
• Convert component requirements into design requirement
• Collaboration with the prototyping and metrology teams to define test plans for manufacturing and measurements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS or Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Optical Physics or related field with +3 years of relevant experience
• Must have strong electrical engineering background
• Hands-on skills for basic optical design tools such as Zemax, ASAP, VirtualLab or Code
• Good understanding of basic optical components: imaging optics, waveguides, diffractive optics and thin films.
• Ability to learn easily new methods of optical designing
• Good time management and organization skills to complete projects on time and to specification

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• Working knowledge of statistics tools and software such as Minitab or JMP
• Experience on statistical Tolerancing and robust design
• Programming skills with Matlab, C++ or C#
• Strong background in rigorous diffraction theory (FMM, C-method, exact eigenmode method, FDFD, FDTD)