Optical Engineer

We are looking for an Optical Engineer who will be responsible for the design and fabrication of custom experimental rigs, production systems, and implanted optics . Your main focus will be in the rapid design, prototyping and evaluation of these systems. This is a technical leadership role that will grow with the company. Ideal candidates will not be afraid to tackle seemingly impossible problems, and be able to concisely and clearly communicate issues and solutions.

Role responsibilities:

• Optical design of implanted systems 
• Design of micro-optical components (microlenses, diffraction gratings, etc)
• Rapid benchtop prototyping of optical systems
• Working with external and internal stakeholders to bring designs to manufacturing

Key qualifications:

• 4+ years experience in the optical design space
• Great examples of difficult optical designs that you’ve done in the past
• Proficiency in geometric and physical optics, as well as associated simulation software
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with rapid prototypes and design iterations.
• MS or PhD degree in optics, physics or closely related discipline

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience in miniaturized systems
• Experience with silicon photonics, nonlinear optics, microdisplays, DMDs, spatial light modulators or waveguide couplers
• Experience with human vision
• Experience with consumer electronics or medical devices

Salary/Pay Range:

For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$219,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)