Optical Engineer, Waveguide Experiments (Fixed Term Contract)

Oxfordshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.

Snaps camera supports real friendships through visual communication self expression and storytelling. Moving forward our camera will play a transformative role in how people experience the world around them combining what they see in the real world with all thats available to them in the digital world.

Were looking for an Optical Engineer to join our Waveguide Experiments team for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Snap Inc!

What youll do:

Develop new experimental methods to deepen understanding of AR waveguide physics
Build and apply models of optical and physical phenomena to interpret lab experiments
Design build and automate optical setups
Run experimental analysis of waveguides using both proprietary and commercial tools
Perform root cause analysis of failures of waveguide displays
Perform experiments on diffractive nanostructures to make improvements in correlation between measurements and predictions and help drive improvements in optical performance
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on waveguide bring-up debugging and performance improvement

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Strong theoretical foundation in optics and diffraction theory (including physical and geometric optics imaging radiometry photometry colorimetry statistics etc.)
Solid understanding of polarization theory and experimental techniques
Experience with interferometry and phase retrieval methods
Strong scripting and data analysis skills in Python (or similar)
Proficient in error analysis of experiments
Experience working in an optical lab environment hands-on experience setting up and aligning optical systems (lasers fiber optics detectors cameras)
Skilled in equipment automation and control
Experience of nanoscale metrology for evaluating diffractive structures (SEM AFM)
Strong planning and organisational skills for high-risk R&D projects
Adaptable to rapid changes in project scope or timelines
Clear communicator with strong reasoning and collaboration skills
Flexible and team-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset appropriate for a dynamic R&D environment

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Optical Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
3 years of hands-on research experience in optical metrology

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Optical Engineering Physics or a related field
Theoretical and experimental research experience in diffractive AR waveguides
An understanding or background in the manufacture of diffractive or nanophotonics optical devices such as nanophotonics mastering replication by nanoimprint lithography or photolithography and optical coatings
Experience with optical system design tools such as Zemax CodeV FRED ASAP
Experience of using wave optical modelling tools such as Lumerical RSoft COMSOL MEEP

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

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