Staff Optical Engineer, Waveguide Design

Serve as a key member of a newly established, lab-based experimental team focused on bridging the gap between nano-metrology and device-level optical performance. Design and conduct targeted optical experiments to probe the relationship between nanostructure fabrication and macroscopic waveguide performance. Develop and refine custom experimental setups to systematically characterize waveguide prototypes, test coupons, and eyepieces. Utilize and build upon optical metrology techniques to extract high-fidelity data on diffractive and polarization effects, optical efficiency, and stray light behavior. Work closely with fabrication, metrology, and optical design teams to create feedback loops that enhance understanding of waveguide physics and improve manufacturing processes. Analyze experimental results using custom and commercial software tools, to provide deep insights into the performance of novel optical architectures. Propose and implement new measurement methodologies to overcome existing limitations in optical characterization. Communicate findings effectively through technical reports, presentations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.