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Staff Researcher, Nano-Optics

GM


Job Location:

Tel Aviv - Israel

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Description

GM Israel (Herzliya) takes a significant part in introducing sophisticated software features into car in many domains like connected cars advanced camera technologies and research. We shape the face of the future vehicles in diverse fields by developing cutting edge technologies. GM is committed to Zero Emission Zero Crashes and Zero Congestion vision.

About the Group:

General MotorsR&D Lab in Israel is an applied research center focusing on creating and evaluating innovations for future vehicles. Our researchers conduct independent technical work while initiating and leading collaborative projects with colleagues at academia and industry both in Israel and globally.

As a member ofGeneral MotorsResearch Labs the Vehicle Controls group offers exciting opportunities for motivated researchers with outstanding capabilities to conduct research in applied AI for developing cutting edge world changing technologies forGMs future vehicles.

We are seeking for a highly motivated and talented Researcher to join our team.

What You Will Do:

  • Pioneer the development of advanced nano optics and display media technology for automotive systems including projection display HUD OLED AMLCDmicroLED and flexible displays.

  • Facilitate technology transfer via active participation in inter-organizational teams.

  • Contribute to the GMR&Dthrough internal and external publication.

  • Apply business training and technical depth and innovation acumen to survey and select potential partners inflat optics.

  • Apply formal project management training with rigor to develop and execute project plans to coordinate a team effort in the development of high value designs and prototypes.

  • Interact with internal customersvendorsand external research organizations to refine understanding of requirements andidentifyinnovation opportunities.

  • Create testable prototypes of these solutions and document your research findings.

  • Useadvancedoptical modelingtoolsetsdevise unique high value solutions.

  • Self-directed creation of novel ideas that are aligned with technology development roadmap.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Masters degree in engineeringor aphysical Science with a solid background inoptics

  • Keen software skills

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • PhD degree in Engineering or Physical Science

  • Optical modeling acumen and facility with standard optical modeling software packages

  • Experience with optical system design

  • Experience with using deep learning and/or machine learning to solve optical problems

  • Capability to build your own modeling code

  • Understanding of and experience with digital holography photonics crystals structured media

  • Experience with design and fabricating unique photonic devices

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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