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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

About 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.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.