Optical Systems Engineer
ABOUT US
Imagia is a venture-backed technology company leveraging breakthrough optical metamaterials for computer vision applications. We place an emphasis on achieving radically new and innovative solutions. We are currently developing optically-accelerated detector modules for consumer electronics applications (“Processing Optics”).
SCOPE
Imagia seeks a highly motivated technical professional who can successfully bridge the gap between concept and implementation in novel optical sensing and imaging systems. Imagia designs and produces ultra-fast, ultra-low-power detector modules for use in a wide range of products and verticals. This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Optical Engineer.
WORK DESCRIPTION
The Optical Systems Engineer (“OSE”) will drive the design, implementation, and characterization of revolutionary optical sensing systems. The OSE is principally responsible for the design and optimization of novel multi-element optical architectures in a compact module. The OSE will validate system performance through careful analysis, including considerations for geometric tolerancing and design for manufacturability.
The ODE will play a key role in demonstrating system performance and capabilities, assisting with prototype implementation and experiment design, and driving continuous improvements to system and component-level designs and implementation procedures to increase overall quality.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement advanced imaging and optical sensing systems incorporating Imagia Processing Optics technology.
Sub-system and system-level testing and analysis, including experiment design, automation and reporting. Present results to other team members.
Assess system performance in modeling and simulation, including the expected impact of geometric tolerancing and alignment, stray light and scattering, etc.
Collaborate with the rest of the team to determine optimal system design, identify design tradeoffs, conduct analyses, and complete experimental validation.
Identify and manage vendors for components and subsystems; lead system integration efforts at low and high-volumes.
EXPERIENCE
3+ years of practical experience in lens design and design of optical systems.
Expert-level skill in Zemax and related tools for the design and simulation of imaging devices (provide examples).
System-level imaging system analysis, including ability to model diffraction effects using Zemax, Python, or other computational tools. Experience with modeling incoherent light sources and/or light fields is a plus.
Familiarity with the fabrication and integration of optical components and subsystems, in low and high-volumes.
Experience in production environments, with knowledge of statistical analysis for manufacturability and yield.
Experience proposing and leading optical research initiatives, including management experience.
Prior experience with nanophotonics or metamaterials is a plus. Computational physics background is a plus, specifically incorporating FDTD and/or RCWA results into device modeling and simulation.
Experience with CMOS processes, sensors, and nanofabrication is a plus.
Creative/analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and creative problem-solving skills.
Good English verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivation, time management skills, comfort working with autonomy, and the ability to “self-learn” on the job.
Small team and/or start-up experience is a plus.
EDUCATION
MS/PhD in optical systems, optical engineering, or closely related fields.
COMPENSATION
Attractive compensation commensurate with experience with the possibility of equity shareholding. Medical, dental and vision coverage. 401(k) with 4% matching. Flexible vacation plan and remote work as appropriate.