Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity 

The Product Development and Engineering job family is the core of Magic Leap’s revolutionary AR capabilities. These highly collaborative teams are responsible for our organization's engineering and technical operations, performing cutting-edge and complex scientific research and development that is 'defined as we build' to create new AR products, features, and marketplaces. Activities include undertaking research, design, development, and implementation activities to improve Magic Leap’s AR products and services;  designing, constructing, testing, and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met in production processes; interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications; and collaborating across all Magic Leap teams to ensure our AR product and features provide a high-quality, immersive experience, meeting and exceeding our customer’s needs and our business objectives.

As a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer within our Mechanical Engineering team, you will be responsible for defining architectural concepts for future products and subsystems. You will lead efforts across cross functional teams such as Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Calibration, and Perception to translate optical and perception requirements into physical hardware design proposals. You will examine trade-offs and drive solutions that simultaneously optimize size, weight, power, and performance among additional competing requirements for compact imaging and display systems.

This role is based at our HQ in Plantation, FL  or our Sunnyvale, CA office and will require you to come into our office regularly. Relocation assistance offered.

What you’ll do 

• Be the subject matter expert (SME) within the PD organization on optics and optomechanical matters
• Design optomechanical components and subsystems within the Mechanical Engineering team
• Collaborate with the Optics, Display, Sensors, NPI, and other OptoMechanical engineers in the company to optimize the designs, assembly, and manufacturing of head worn devices
• Develop a deep understanding of the optical and sensor KPIs and how they relate to the display product user experience
• Translating the requirements into mechanical systems that simultaneously satisfy all KPIs in the end-to-end system
• Provide and negotiate guidance on tolerancing, material choices, testing methodologies, and fabrication

The experience you bring

• 10+ years experience in design and development of optical products, preferably consumer products
• Master's Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field
• Capable of developing concepts for fixtures, calibration equipment, or production components using 3D CAD (ie CREO) which meet the product requirements
• Knowledge of color science, colorimetry, image quality metrics (camera and display), and algorithms for digital image processing
• Experience with commercial optical design software tools (e.g. Zemax)
• Working knowledge of statistical processing software such as JMP
• Opto-Mechanical design (Solidworks, Fusion 360 etc.) and 3D printing experience

It's exciting if you also have

• Knowledge of optical and mechanical test and metrology systems preferred
• Experience in AR, VR optics & imaging 
• Knowledge of Windchill, FMEA preferred
• Knowledge of precision machining, fast tool servo (FTS), high-speed milling and multi-axis diamond machining preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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