Company

Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured.  The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process.  By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.   

Website: https://www.myriasoptics.com

POSITION – Lead Optical Design Engineer

Reporting to the CTO, the Lead Optical Design Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help envision and design cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will head up Myrias’ design efforts, shaping the optical components and subsystem for our external customers and internal products.  This position will also be responsible for growing and managing the optical design team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics.  Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.

POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site

LOCATION: Amherst, MA

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with the technical team to design optical components and systems based on Myrias’ proprietary all-inorganic nano-imprint materials and processes
  • Expand Myrias’ design capabilities, including development of optical simulation scripts and software, to advance our unique and proprietary optical design environment
  • Design and simulate optical components and sub systems (waveguides, diffractive optics, meta-optics, etc.)
  • Create detailed internal specification documents and customer product reports
  • Perform tolerance studies and Monte Carlo simulations for Myrias’ products
  • Coordinate with process development and production teams to optimize design vs manufacturing tradeoffs
  • Support specification and acquisition of key design tools and hardware
  • Assist in providing customer support for new designs and products

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in optics design or equivalent technical discipline, Ph.D. Preferred
  • 5+ years of experience conducting optical design and simulation of optical components (e.g. diffractive optics, imaging/3D Imaging systems, optical waveguides, laser systems, etc.)
  • Programming experience (Python, C/C++, MATLAB) to expand Myrias design framework
  • Experience with commercial and customized optical design software (S4, MATLAB, Zemax, LightTrans VirtualLab Fusion, CodeV, Lumerical, COMSOL, RCWA) and Windows, Linux and Macintosh operating systems
  • Strong understanding of ray, wave and phase-controlled optics
  • Optical characterization experience and ability to empirically verify designs in the laboratory
  • Experience with document control best practices
  • Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
  • Familiarity with CAD design packages (e.g., SolidWorks or AutoCAD) are desirable
  • Familiarity with imprint or nanofabrication processes and cleanroom experience are a plus
  • Ability to bridge technology development with commercial demands
  • Familiar with the startup or early-stage business environment
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
  • Full Medical and Dental plans
  • Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
  • Paid time off: Vacation and sick time

EEO Statement

Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

APPLY

If you are interested in the role, please send your resume to info@MyriasOptics.com.