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The AR/VR Design Validation Engineer joins the hardware team to bridge design, testing, and manufacturing by validating that optical simulation models accurately predict real-world performance. You will own end-to-end optical models for next-generation display components, closing the simulation-measurement feedback loop using real build data. Daily responsibilities include defining characterization pipelines, designing experiments, conducting failure mode analysis, and translating technical findings into actionable design guidance. You must establish new validation methodologies and define critical performance metrics for high-volume manufacturing. Required skills include proficiency with optical simulation tools like LightTools, FDTD, RCWA, Zemax, or Code V, alongside statistical data analysis using JMP, Matlab, or Python. You will apply expertise in optical design, metrology, display technologies, thin-film processes, or nanofabrication to solve complex optical performance issues.
Lead end-to-end design validation for next-generation optical display components.
Develop and validate optical simulation capabilities using real build data to close the simulation-measurement feedback loop.
Define characterization pipelines, build plans, and data architecture to establish rigorous design-to-performance validation.
Develop specifications and critical performance metrics to guarantee component performance in high-volume manufacturing.
Drive failure mode analysis and root-cause diagnosis to improve predictive simulation capabilities.
Translate technical findings and analysis results into actionable design guidance for cross-functional teams.
What we're looking for
BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Masters or PhD in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
Established track record of correlating optical simulations with measured hardware performance in industry or R&D settings.
Proficiency with one or more optical simulation tools such as LightTools, FDTD, RCWA, Zemax, or Code V.
Hands-on experience in at least two areas: optical design/metrology, display technologies, optical sensors, thin-film processes, or nanofabrication.
Working knowledge of optical measurement systems including light sources, microscopes, spectrometers, detectors, and free-space optics.
Statistical data analysis capabilities using tools such as JMP, Matlab, or Python.
Experience with diffractive optics, waveguide design, or consumer optical product development (preferred).