**Summary:** At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products. This team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products, creating see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. The role involves designing architecture and display sub-systems for wearable devices, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems.We're seeking an experienced Engineer focused on Optical Engineering to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of these systems. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for wearable systems, develop and analyze system components, and drive detailed system-level analysis. In this role, you will be part of a team where you will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs. **Required Skills:** Optical Systems Engineer Responsibilities: 1. Explore architectures and design spaces for optical systems through design and prototyping using novel and conventional techniques and components 2. Develop and analyze system and subsystem components that are specified to meet the needs of advanced AR products 3. Perform detailed system level analysis (i.e. optical modeling, tolerancing, and estimating size, weight, power to predict system performance etc.) 4. Contribute to the process of design releases, prototyping and creation of related documentation 5. Collaborate with internal teams for adoption of mature technologies **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 6. Bachelors or Masters degree in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field, and/or equivalent work experience 7. 2+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development 8. 2+ years of experience with optical systems or similar 9. Experience maturing optical systems from proof-of-concept to early low volume prototype or production 10. Experience in scripting and/or system optimization and analysis tools 11. Knowledge of optical design, modeling methods, and tools for imaging and illumination systems as well as tolerance analysis 12. Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 13. PhD in the field of Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related degree 14. 4+ years of experience in research or advanced optics development 15. Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches 16. Experience with 3D tracking methods, algorithms, devices and systems 17. Experience with design/manufacturing of small form-factor sensing or imaging systems 18. Process development experience for optical parts, sensors, computer vision, software and hardware integration 19. Experience developing manufacturing process(es) for coatings, molding, replication, diamond-turning 20. Rapid prototyping experience (i.e. 3D printing, laser cutting, etc.) 21. Experience in opto-mechanical integration and system design 22. Experience in optical lens characterization and metrology for optics, cosmetics, 23. and mechanical properties 24. Experience in sequential ray tracing, optical simulation and tolerancing using ZEMAX, Code V, FRED… ect 25. Experience with compliances and product regulatory processes for ophthalmics, such as FDA, ANSI or ISO **Public Compensation:** $111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.