Near Eye Display Optomechanical Engineer

Near Eye Display Optomechanical Engineer

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$254,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience working in a optomechanical system design, prototyping, and high-volume manufacturing technical environment.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• Experience with precision mechanical design principles, including kinematic design, tolerance analysis, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD and T).

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in optomechanical system design, prototyping, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with precision mechanical design principles, including kinematic design, tolerance analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD and T).
• Experience with optical alignment, test methodologies, and lab-based metrology equipment (e.g., interferometers, CMM).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or NX) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for thermal and structural analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical lead for the optomechanical design and development of near eye display system including waveguide MCO, display engines, and integrated waveguide, light engine, push and pull lenses, imaging cameras and eye tracking system.
• Architect and execute the mechanical integration of optical sub-systems (e.g., waveguides, light engines, camera modules) into miniaturized, lightweight form factors for consumer wearability.
• Drive the Design For Manufacturability (DFM) and Design For Assembly (DFA) from concept through mass production, working closely with vendors and internal manufacturing teams.
• Develop comprehensive tolerance budgets and perform detailed stack-up analyses to ensure designs meet all optical, mechanical, and environmental specifications.
• Establish and own the mechanical and optical metrology strategy, developing test methods, fixtures, and automation for validating components and system performance.