Optical Test Engineer

The Bits to Experience Product Test Engineering Team team at Meta focuses on inventing new metrology and characterization methods for AR displays to move the state-of-art display and optical technologies forward for AR products, which gives people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our team is looking for an experienced and driven Optical Metrology Engineer who will work with cross functional teams to define the requirements, lead the development, qualification and implementation of optical metrology equipment for characterizing optical modules and systems in AR products.Optical Test Engineer Responsibilities

Define, design and develop optical metrology solutions including hardware engineering, test software implementation, and instrument qualification

Develop benchtop and production instrumentation to characterize complex optical modules and integrated systems (display and optics)

Collect and perform statistical analysis on metrology data to correlate to performance metrics

Explore novel optical metrology technologies and work with suppliers on prototype development

Lead full cycle of tester development against engineering requirement specifications. Take complete ownership of transferring metrology technologies from R&D to mass production

Establish and perform tester alignment and calibration procedures and ensure testers are performing as intended and providing accurate data

Work with engineering design team(s) to clarify/refine performance metric definition for test solution implementation

Up to 50% domestic and international travel required

BS degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of experience or Advanced Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Hands-on experience in optical metrology development from concept to system validation

In-depth knowledge of imaging optics, image quality metrics, optical metrology and characterization

Experience in test automation (instrument control, data collection and analysis) using LabView, Matlab or Python

Proficiency in statistical data analysis using Minitab or JMP

Professional level proficiency in English

Good communication and presentation skills

Previous experience in the AR/VR field

Familiarity with display quality metrics

Familiarity with color science

In-depth knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Measurement System Analysis

Experience in image processing and algorithm development

Experience in Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED or other optical design/simulation tools

Experience in ATE Equipment programming (e.g. Teradyne, Advantest)

Minimum QualificationsPreferred QualificationsAbout Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.


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