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Optical Engineer, Emerging Optics

at Amazon.com

📍 US, AZ, Tucson Unknown Posted March 14, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, physics, or equivalent
Category AI & Machine Learning

This role involves designing and simulating advanced optical systems for next-generation consumer products, with a focus on AR/VR displays and holographic optics.

  • Design optical systems
  • Simulate optical performance
  • Develop AR/VR optics
  • Collaborate with engineering teams
  • Innovate in optical technologies

The environment includes optical simulation software such as Zemax, LightTools, and RSoft, with scripting in Python and MATLAB, aimed at developing innovative display optics and holographic systems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced optical engineer with over 4 years in optical design and simulation, proficient in software like Zemax and LightTools, with strong scripting skills in Python or MATLAB. They should have a background in developing optical systems for consumer electronics, especially AR/VR displays.

4+ years in optical design and simulationexperience with optical simulation softwareknowledge of optical systemsscripting skills in Python or MATLAB
consumer electronics experienceCAD modelling softwareoptical system developmentexperience with AR/VR opticsAI tools for engineering
LightToolsZemaxRSoftFredSPEOSPythonMATLAB
optical designoptical simulationLightToolsZemaxRSoftFredSPEOSPythonMATLABdisplay optics
Optical designOptical simulationLightToolsZemaxRSoftFredSPEOSPythonMATLABdisplay opticsvisual opticsholographic opticsdiffractive opticsradiometryphotometryAR/VR opticswaveguide displays
analytical skillsattention to detailcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovative thinking
Industry Consumer Electronics
Job Function Optical system design and simulation for consumer electronics
Role Subtype Optical Engineer
Tech Domains Optical Design, Optical Simulation, Holographic Optics, Diffractive Optics, Radiometry, Photometry
optical engineeroptical designoptical simulationLightToolsZemaxRSoftFredSPEOSPythonMATLABdisplay opticsvisual opticsholographic opticsdiffractive opticsradiometryphotometryAR/VR opticswaveguide displays

Less than 4 years experience in optical design, No experience with optical simulation software, Lack of scripting skills in Python or MATLAB, No background in consumer electronics

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