Optical Characterisation Engineer - #145781
Snap Inc.
Date: 1 day ago
City: Abingdon
Contract type: Full time

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.
We’re looking for an Optical Characterisation Engineer to join the Optical Engine Team at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
The Optical Engine Team is responsible for the engineering, manufacture and characterisation of Snap’s AR display platform. The team delivers high-quality processes, instrumentation and analysis to characterise and develop the next generation of AR products. You will:
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.
We’re looking for an Optical Characterisation Engineer to join the Optical Engine Team at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
The Optical Engine Team is responsible for the engineering, manufacture and characterisation of Snap’s AR display platform. The team delivers high-quality processes, instrumentation and analysis to characterise and develop the next generation of AR products. You will:
- Design, build and validate optical measurement instrumentation and test stations for the optical characterization of AR devices and subcomponents.
- Transfer test processes to internal teams and contract manufacturers
- Scope out and define requirements for external equipment suppliers
- Gather requirements and develop experimental methodology to establish performance of new components and assemblies. .
- Perform instrumentation calibration and validation.
- Document processes and work with teams to ensure equipment validation and acceptance is performed.
- Develop new analysis and processing techniques to better understand and evaluate device performance.
- Perform root cause analysis of failure mechanisms.
- Develop and contribute to common codebases for hardware control and analysis
- Understanding of optical experimental methodology and experience in optical laboratory environment
- Programming (Python preferably)
- Measurement Systems Acceptance processes (GRR, Validation)
- Data and statistical Analysis (Python, JMP)
- Equipment control and automation
- Image processing and the use of standard image processing libraries
- Documentation using standard cloud office software platforms (MS Office, Google Workspace, Atlassian products)
- Use of code-sharing and control platforms (Git, Bitbucket etc.)
- BSc in Physics, Optics or other relevant engineering experience.
- 5+ Years experience in optical engineering or PhD in physics, optics or engineering
- Managing test process with external contract manufacturers
- Understanding of tolerancing in manufacturing and test processes
- Experience with mechanical design and rapid prototyping of jigs and fixtures
- Experience in display testing and image quality evaluation
- Experience in colorimetry and radiometry
- Experience in AR/VR systems
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
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