Optical Instrumentation Architect

The role of a Senior Optical Instrumentation Architect is to specify, design and validate novel measurement systems. The candidate will work in a group of scientists, responsible for developing next-generation light field cameras and 3D displays for metrology applications, including hardware, software, instruments and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Definition of instrument’s specifications based on metrology requirements

• Optical system architecture of novel light field camera and 3D displays.

• Benchmarking of various optical architectures to optimise value proposition for specific metrology use case.

• Work as a part of an interdisciplineary team to design, build and validate proof-of concept prototypes.

• Data collection and analysis for first prototypes

Skills

Must have

• Industry R&D background with at least 5 years work experience outside of academia

• Strong theoretical and experimental background in Optical Engineering

• Advanced knowledge and experience in design, manufacturing and operation of optical instruments for metrology applications.

• Experienced in writing technical specification for optical systems

• Data analysis using Matlab and/or Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)

• Familiar with calibration and manufacturing of optical instruments

• Hands-on experience in calibrating imaging optical systems, including depth reconstruction (e.g. stereographic cameras)

• Proven track record in the development of at least one of the following technologies:

• 3D Lenticular displays

• 3D Depth Sensors and Lidar

• Shack-Hartmann Sensors

• Optical tomography, holography

• Self-motivated, independent, and dedicated.

• Excellent English, Communication and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in optical design tools (Zemax, Code V) are a plus.

• Hands-on experience in mechanical CAD tools (Solidworks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor) are a plus.

• Ability to leverage opto-mechanical FEA results to the optical model is a plus

• Knowledge about optical manufacturing & assembly limits and artifacts is a plus