Senior Optical Metrology Engineer

Metalenz•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metalenz is seeking a Senior Optical Metrology Engineer to manage metrology systems that support prototyping activities for our metasurface-based optical components and devices. This position is a hands-on role, developing and managing optical set-ups for internal and external customers. You will work closely with a small team of optical engineers and collaborate closely with our design and fabrication groups.

Requirements

PhD or MS in appropriate discipline (electrical engineering, physics, etc)
3+ years industrial experience in optics
Comfortable at the optical bench, setting up measurements, aligning lasers and cameras, and designing new experimental set ups.
Proficient at communicating experiments and conclusions to appropriate audiences
Experienced with measurement automation using Python

Nice To Haves

Image processing experience preferred
Experience in statistical process control is also preferred
Optical design with Zemax/Tracepro/Code V/FRED considered a plus
CAD experience considered a plus

Responsibilities

Characterize and calibrate prototype polarization cameras for 3D sensing and biometric applications
Determine optimal designs and process conditions using optical techniques to characterize performance of metasurface designs on glass wafers (polarimetry and metrics like transmission, zero-order diffraction, and MTF)
Maintain and develop metrology automation systems to ensure wafer-scale optical characterization throughput
Communicate results and conclusions to design team, fabrication team, software team and senior management.
Manage databases to store measurement results for various internal customers.
Work with engineering and operations teams to transfer metrology techniques to high volume testing equipment.
Collaborate closely with Metalenz design and fabrication teams on new designs and products.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401k with company contribution
pre-IPO stock options
Competitive benefits package including company-paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD/ADD.
Company contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Collaborative office space
flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions.
Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site.
Free gym and bike parking on-site.