Experimental Optics Engineer

At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses. Our core values are bringing positive impact to society through technological excellence. Our mission is to unlock a seamless merge of digital and physical realities to enable new ways of human interaction with the world.

The team at Inmersia consists of experts in imaging photonics and advanced materials, keeping Inmersia at the forefront of innovation with a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through this excellence, Inmersia has built solid partnerships with technology leaders who validate our position as a reference company within the XR ecosystem.

Now, we are in an exciting ramp-up phase and are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the team. Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening and we will be delighted to meet you!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experimental optical engineer with a startup mindset to develop interferometric benchtop setups and to characterize and integrate optical components in optical modules. The main objective is to develop optical modules for Inmersia’s near-eye display.

What you will do

1. Build and align optical benchtop systems, incorporating refractive and diffractive optical elements as well as optoelectronic components for interferometric systems and testing setups.
2. Characterize optical performance parameters of proprietary and external optical elements and optoelectronic components.
3. Support the integration of optical elements into optical modules.
4. Manage the optics lab equipment, stock, and inventory of materials.
5. Ensure compliance with safety standards in the optics lab, including handling class 3 lasers.

What technical skills you have

1. 3+ years of experience in building benchtop optical setups.
2. Familiarity with using class 3 lasers.
3. Practical experience with high-precision alignment and interferometric setups.
4. Experience working with small optoelectronic components for consumer electronics such as micro displays, cameras, light sources, and light modulators.
5. Theoretical and practical understanding of refractive and diffractive optics.
6. Basic experience with working in clean rooms, with a glove box, or a laminar flow hood.
7. Experience integrating optical components in modules with small tolerances.
8. Knowledge about laser safety standards and their implementation.

What education you have

1. 3 years of experience in a relevant industry and a Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, or similar.
2. A PhD degree in Optics, Physics, or similar with a focus on optical design or interferometry.
3. Professional working level of English.

What personal qualities you have

1. High personal and professional integrity.
2. Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback and new ideas.
3. Ability to work in a team and collaborate with external partners.
4. Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges.
5. Ability to share information in a structured and concise way.

Which benefits you will gain by working at Inmersia

1. Industry competitive fixed salary, bonus according to the achievement of specific objectives, and lifestyle benefits.
2. Working on cutting-edge near-eye displays to revolutionize the XR industry.
3. Working with talented and enthusiastic people towards a common mission.
4. Strong opportunities to grow with the startup (participating in all phases of product development, opportunities to draft patents).
5. Personal development opportunities – let us know what you need!
6. Fast-paced, productive, and pleasant work environment.

If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and would like to be part of a startup with great growth prospects, apply to this job opening and we will be delighted to meet you!