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 & experience their surroundings. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered & trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions & use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills & amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical & digital worlds. We know that successful change & 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 & Engineering roles are core of Magic Leaps revolutionary AR capabilities.  These highly collaborative teams are responsible for our organization's engineering & technical operations, performing cutting-edge & complex scientific research & development that is 'defined as we build' to create new AR products, features, & marketplaces. Activities include undertaking research, design, development, & implementation activities to improve Magic Leaps AR products & services;  designing, constructing, testing, & operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, & performance are met in production processes; interpreting plans, drawings, & specifications; & collaborating across all Magic Leap teams to ensure our AR product & features provide a high-quality, immersive experience, meeting & exceeding our customers needs & our business objectives.

As a Staff, Optical Engineer - Polarization & Test, you will formulate processes that facilitate the testing & optimization of optical components & systems that enable the projection of virtual images in augmented reality (AR) devices. Apply advanced knowledge of optical systems & test methods to design & develop new innovative optical system components. Drive a collaborative environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, & innovation in the interdisciplinary areas of optical design & testing, display technologies, & image processing.

This position is based at our site in Austin, TX.

What You'll Do 

• Develop concepts & detailed designs for virtual display & see through components.
• Perform characterization & analysis of virtual display components, polarization components, Liquid Crystal (LC) & Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) components or devices.
• Specify component & system level performance metrics to achieve product goals.
• Prototype measurement & qualification against written performance criteria.
• Coordinates & accomplishes activities involved in design, fabrication, operation, application, testing, & production.

The experience you bring

• 7+ years experience in designing, modeling & testing of projection or display systems.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of polarization metrology methods & instrumentation. 
• Experience developing novel instruments and/or methods for both objective assessment of polarization optics & system.
• Strong knowledge of LC devices, manufacturing, & characterization methods.
• Working knowledge of optical metrology methods & instrumentation for diffractive component qualification.
• Experience in the establishment & documentation of test requirements of optical systems & components.
• Experience in one or more scientific computer languages (e.g. Matlab, C++/C#, Python).
• Excellent creative/analytical & critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
• Experience in working with international, cross-functional teams.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.

Its exciting if you also have

• Experience in the design & simulation of diffractive / nano-structured optical components.
• Experience in standard display quality metrics.